Answer:
The fair value is $200,000 and the book value is $150,000. Therefore the asset is impaired.
Journal Entry
Explanation:
Cost of Equipment $750,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation $550,000
Book Value of equipment a $200,000
Less Fair Value b $50,000
Impairment Loss(a-b) $150,000
The Journal Entry is shown below:-
Accumulated Depreciation Dr, $550,000
To Equipment $550,000
(Being to remove accumulated depreciation on equipment is recorded)
Impairment Loss Dr, $150,000
To Equipment $150,000
(Being impairment loss on equipment is recorded)