Asked by Khadija Arain on Jul 09, 2024

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How often must an impairment test be applied to tangible assets?

A) every two years.
B) at the end of each financial year.
C) only when there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.
D) at each reporting date including interim reporting dates such as half-year.

Impairment Test

An examination carried out to determine if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, potentially leading to an impairment loss.

  • Understand the timing and triggers for impairment testing of tangible assets.
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Vanessa RiquelmyJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to IAS 36, an impairment test should be applied only when there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. This indication could come from internal or external sources, such as physical damage or changes in market conditions. However, if there are no indications of impairment, a formal test is not required.