Palm Beach Ltd has a cash generating unit (CGU)and has been assessed for impairment and it has determined an impairment loss of $100 000. The following information relates to the assets as at 30 June 2012. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | }
\hline & \text { Carrying amount } & \text { Recoverable amount } \
\hline \text { Buildings } & 800000 & 900000 \
\hline \text { Equipment } & 200000 & 150000 \
\hline \text { Goodwill } & 50000 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$ In accordance with AASB 136 Impairment of Assets what should be the carrying amount of equipment as at 30 June 2012?

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Palm Beach Ltd has a cash generating unit (CGU)and has been assessed for impairment and it has determined an impairment loss of $100 000. The following information relates to the assets as at 30 June 2012. $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } 
\hline & \text { Carrying amount } & \text { Recoverable amount } \
\hline \text { Buildings } & 800000 & 900000 \
\hline \text { Equipment } & 200000 & 150000 \
\hline \text { Goodwill } & 50000 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$ In accordance with AASB 136 Impairment of Assets what should be the carrying amount of equipment as at 30 June 2012?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The carrying amount of equipment should be reduced by the impairment loss of $50,000 (i.e., $200,000 - $150,000).

Palm Beach Ltd Has a Cash Generating Unit (CGU)and Has