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Impairment of AssetsIAS 36ImpairmentSyllabus Area B
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Section B - Case 2: EcoWind (Question 1 of 5)

Scenario: EcoWind, a renewable energy firm, began constructing a new wind farm on 1 March 20X5. Construction costs (excluding interest) totaled $3,000,000. To fund this, EcoWind took out a $2,000,000 specific loan at 6% per annum on 1 February 20X5. Construction was completed on 30 November 20X5.

EcoWind received a $500,000 government grant on 1 December 20X5 to help fund the wind farm, which has a 20-year useful life. EcoWind uses the deferred income method for grants.

On 31 December 20X5, EcoWind tested an older solar plant for impairment. Its carrying amount was $1,500,000. Its Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal was $1,200,000 and its Value in Use was $1,300,000.

Question: Under IAS 23, how much borrowing cost should be capitalized into the cost of the wind farm in 20X5?

ACCA · Question 23 · Impairment of Assets

Section B - Case 2: EcoWind (Question 3 of 5)

Scenario: EcoWind, a renewable energy firm, began constructing a new wind farm on 1 March 20X5. Construction costs (excluding interest) totaled $3,000,000. To fund this, EcoWind took out a $2,000,000 specific loan at 6% per annum on 1 February 20X5. Construction was completed on 30 November 20X5.

EcoWind received a $500,000 government grant on 1 December 20X5 to help fund the wind farm, which has a 20-year useful life. EcoWind uses the deferred income method for grants.

On 31 December 20X5, EcoWind tested an older solar plant for impairment. Its carrying amount was $1,500,000. Its Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal was $1,200,000 and its Value in Use was $1,300,000.

Question: What is the impairment loss to be recognized for the older solar plant at 31 December 20X5?

Answer options:

A.

$300,000

B.

$200,000

C.

$100,000

D.

$0

How to approach this question

Find the Recoverable Amount (higher of FVLCOD and VIU). Subtract this from the Carrying Amount.

Full Answer

B.$200,000✓ Correct
Under IAS 36, Recoverable Amount is the higher of Fair Value Less Costs of Disposal ($1,200,000) and Value in Use ($1,300,000). Therefore, Recoverable Amount = $1,300,000. Impairment Loss = Carrying Amount ($1,500,000) - Recoverable Amount ($1,300,000) = $200,000.

Common mistakes

Using the lower figure ($1.2m) to calculate an impairment of $300,000.

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