Question

Consider the following information about an asset that is being review for impairment: Book value $ 700,000 Estimate future cash flows 650,000 Fair value 590,000 What is the amount of the impairment loss for this asset?

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount of the impairment loss for this asset is $110,000

Explanation:

A assets is impaired when the fair market value of that assets lowers than the book value of the asset.

To calculate the impairment of an assets following formula is used

Impairent = Book value of Asset -  fair market value of the asset

Placing values in the formula

Impairent = $700,000 -  $590,000

Impairent = $110,000