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69:(FMV) and the book value and recording this amount as the loss. This basically records the asset as if it were being acquired brand new at its FMV, recording this as its new book value. This is a common occurrence for 121: 54: 73:
where a company will purchase a target company for more than the value of its net assets. Under US GAAP, goodwill is tested annually for impairment.
82: 65:. At this point an impairment loss should be recognized, which is done by taking the difference between the 70: 66: 126: 115: 47: 43: 17: 27:
Asset whose market value is lower than that listed in its owner's balance sheet
62: 58: 31: 57:), the value of an asset is impaired when the sum of estimated future 39: 101:
Albrecht, S., Stice, E., Stice, J., & Swain, M. (2011).
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United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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Impairment charge
accounting
asset
market value
balance sheet
US GAAP
cash flows
book value
fair market value
goodwill
Lower of cost or market
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United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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