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Following IFRS, which statement is false?


A) If the revaluation initially increases the long-term operating asset's carrying value, the firm records the difference between the carrying value and the fair value (the unrealized gain) in the revaluation surplus account.
B) The revaluation surplus account is a specific account reported in other comprehensive income (OCI) in the statement of comprehensive income.
C) The revaluation surplus account is a specific account reported as an unrealized gain in the statement of comprehensive income.
D) If a long-term operating asset's fair value decreases in subsequent accounting periods, after an earlier write-up, the firm reduces the revaluation surplus if it exists.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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An impairment occurs when a long-term operating asset's carrying value falls below its total future cash-generating ability.

A) True
B) False

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When assessing the impairment of property, plant and equipment, fair value is also referred to as replacement cost.

A) True
B) False

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For purposes of goodwill impairment evaluation, which of the following is not a characteristic of an operating segment of a public entity as defined in the Codification?


A) It engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses.
B) The segment has produced net profits for at least three of the last five operating cycles.
C) The entity's chief decision maker regularly reviews the performance of the segment.
D) The segment's discrete financial information is available.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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In 2009, Cilla Company acquired production machinery at a cost of $414,000, which now has accumulated depreciation of $250,000. The sum of undiscounted future cash flows from use of the machinery is $199,000 and its fair value is $148,000. What amount should Cilla recognize as a loss on impairment?


A) $35,000
B) $51,000
C) $16,000
D) -0-

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Before testing property, plant, and equipment (PPE) and finite-life intangible (FLI) assets, ________.


A) the firm will assess PPE as individual assets and FLI assets in asset groups
B) the firm will assess PPE in asset groups and FLI assets as individual assets
C) the firm will assess both PPE and FLI assets in asset groups
D) the firm will assess both PPE and FLI assets as individual assets or in asset groups

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following statements regarding long-term operating assets classified as held for disposal is false?


A) Long-term operating assets classified as held for disposal are valued at net realizable value.
B) Companies do not depreciate long-term operating assets classified as held for disposal.
C) If the company writes down the asset in one period, the company can report an increase in value in the subsequent period up to, but not exceeding, the carrying value before the write-off.
D) Companies must report individual long-term operating assets classified as held for disposal separately on the balance sheet, if material in amount.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Deluxe Corp. has four international divisions. One of them, Qaram Corp., was acquired on January 1, 2018, for £610,000,000 and recorded goodwill of £71,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2018, Qaram had a book value (including goodwill) of £375,000,000. The total recoverable amount of Qaram was £365,000,000. What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Deluxe record in 2018 under IFRS?


A) £235,000,000
B) £245,000,000
C) £10,000,000
D) -0-

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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When an impairment occurs, the firm recognizes a loss on the income statement.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is an impairment indicator for property, plant and equipment?


A) a significant decrease in the purchase price of an asset or asset group scheduled to be acquired in the current period
B) a significant adverse change in legal factors that could affect the value of the asset or asset group
C) a significant increase in the purchase price of an asset or asset group scheduled to be acquired in the current period
D) a significant increase in the market price of an asset or asset group

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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In 2011, DimDung Company acquired production machinery which now has a book value of ¥770,000. The discounted future cash flows from use of the machinery is ¥375,000 and its fair value less costs to sell is ¥355,000. DimDung has determined that an impairment loss has occurred. What is the carrying value of the machinery after the journal entry to record the impairment loss has been recorded under IFRS?


A) ¥415,000
B) ¥395,000
C) ¥375,000
D) ¥355,000

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Stanvid Company provided the following information: Fair value of the reporting unit, including goodwill \quad \quad $1,400,000 Book value of reporting unit, excluding goodwill \quad \quad \quad $1,000,000 Add: Carrying value of goodwill \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad 600,000 Carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill \quad $1,600,000 The qualitative assessment of goodwill is completed and it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. Describe the process for determining if Stanvid needs to record a goodwill impairment loss and prepare any required journal entries.

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Under IFRS, the recoverable value of a long-term operating asset is ________.


A) the greater of the asset's estimated replacement value and its value in use
B) the greater of the asset's estimated fair value less costs to sell and its value in use
C) the lesser of the asset's estimated replacement value and its value in use
D) the lesser of the asset's estimated fair value less costs to sell and its value in use

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Deluxe Corp. has four international divisions. One of them, Pere Products, was acquired on January 1, 2018, for £494,000,000, and recorded goodwill of £52,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2018, Pere Products had a recoverable amount of £383,000,000. The December 31, 2018 book value of Pere Products was £356,000,000 (including goodwill) . What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Deluxe record in 2018 under IFRS?


A) £138,000,000
B) £111,000,000
C) £27,000,000
D) -0-

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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In 2013, Sopkiewicz International acquired production machinery at a cost of €860,000, which now has a book value of €380,000. The value in use of the machinery is €335,000 and its fair value less selling costs is €290,000. The company uses IFRS. a. Determine if an impairment loss has occurred. Explain. b. If an impairment loss has occurred, provide the journal entry to record the impairment loss and determine the new carrying value of the machinery.

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Devo Co. has an indefinite-life intangible asset with a carrying value of $783,000. The undiscounted future cash flows expected to be realized from that asset total $830,000; the discounted cash flows are $574,000; and the fair value of the asset has been determined to be $657,000. What is the new carrying value of the asset after the impairment loss has been recorded?


A) $830,000
B) $657,000
C) $574,000
D) $126,000

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements about the recoverable amount used in the IFRS impairment test of a long-lived asset is false?


A) The recoverable amount may be calculated as the discounted value of expected future cash flows from the asset.
B) If an asset's recoverable amount is higher than the carrying amount, no impairment loss will be reported.
C) After recognizing an impairment of an asset, the firm carries the asset at its recoverable amount.
D) The recoverable amount is the lesser of the fair value of the asset less costs to sell or the asset's value in use.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Deluxe Corp. has four international divisions. One of them, RohrSchockt Inc., was acquired on January 1, 2018, for €744,000,000, and recorded goodwill of €85,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2018, RohrSchockt had value in use of €640,000,000 and a book value (including goodwill) of The total fair value of RohrSchockt was €654,000,000. What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Deluxe record in 2018 under IFRS? 678,000,000€ 678,000,000


A) €38,000,000
B) €66,000,000
C) €24,000,000
D) -0-

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Following U.S. GAAP, a firm recognizing an impairment loss must disclose both the asset or asset group impaired and the method used to estimate its fair value.

A) True
B) False

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What is the nature of the recoverability test for indefinite-life intangible assets?


A) Is the carrying value of the asset greater than the sum of undiscounted future cash flows generated by the asset?
B) Is the carrying value of the asset greater than the sum of future discounted cash flows generated by the asset?
C) Is the carrying value of the asset greater than the fair value of the asset?
D) There is no recoverability test for indefinite-life intangible assets.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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