When an asset’s carrying value exceeds its Recoverable Amount — you must write it down.
Recoverable Amount = Higher of:
▪️ Fair Value less Cost to Sell
▪️ Value in Use (PV of future cash flows)
📌 Tested annually for Goodwill & intangibles. For others — only when indicators exist.
💡 Classic trigger: subsidiary performing poorly, market cap below book value, or adverse market conditions.
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