alleryStart learning →An impairment loss arises when the carrying amount of an asset is:
AAbove its recoverable amount
BEqual to its residual value
CBelow its recoverable amount
DEqual to its original cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Above its recoverable amount
Impairment loss is the excess of carrying amount over recoverable amount, so it exists only when carrying amount is higher.
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