Question 21 (Total 10 marks) A company has seven assets (labelled 1 to 7) for which there are indications of possible impairment. The carrying amount, fair value less costs of disposal and value in use for each asset are as shown below.

Carrying Amount Fair Value less costs of disposal Value in use

$. $ $

Asset 1 25,000 30,000 45,000

Asset 2 27,500 22,500 32,500

Asset 3 17,500 28,750 n/d

Asset 4 21,250 16,250 17,500

Asset 5 31,875 n/d 42,000

Asset 6 25,000 35,000 30,000

Asset 7 52,500 37,500 25,000

Note: n/d = not determined

Required:

a. Calculate the amount of any impairment loss arising in relation to each asset. (Show Recoverable Amount) (7 marks)

b. Briefly describe how impairment loss is determined. (1 mark)

c. Briefly explain how you determined if there was an impairment loss for assets 4 and 6. (2 marks)