When is the carrying amount of an item of PPE derecognised?
AAt the end of every financial year
BWhenever its market price falls
COn disposal or when no benefits remain
DWhen the asset is first insured
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. On disposal or when no benefits remain
Derecognition happens on disposal, or when neither use nor disposal will bring economic benefits.
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