In a previous period Banshee Ltd wrote off its 'dynamic mover' equipment,but new information has shown that it is probable that the future economic benefits exceed its cost of $40 000.What is the appropriate accounting entry?
A)
$$\begin{array} { | c | l | r | r | }
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Asset revaluation reserve } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
B)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Gain from reversal of previous impairment loss } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
C)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Write-down of equipment } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Equipment expense } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
D)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Equipment expense } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

In a previous period Banshee Ltd wrote off its 'dynamic mover' equipment,but new information has shown that it is probable that the future economic benefits exceed its cost of $40 000.What is the appropriate accounting entry?
A)
$$\begin{array} { | c | l | r | r | } 
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Asset revaluation reserve } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
B)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Gain from reversal of previous impairment loss } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
C)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Write-down of equipment } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Equipment expense } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
D)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { Dr } & \text { Equipment-dynamic mover } & 40000 & \
\hline \mathrm { Cr } & \text { Equipment expense } & & 40000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct entry for reversing a previously recognized impairment loss involves debiting the asset account to increase its carrying amount and crediting a gain account to recognize the reversal in the income statement, as shown in option B. This reflects the increase in the estimated future economic benefits of the asset.

In a Previous Period Banshee Ltd Wrote Off Its 'Dynamic