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:
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
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