A The objective of IAS 36 Impairment of assets is to prescribe the procedures that an entity applies to ensure that its assets are not impaired. Required Explain what is meant by an impairment review. Your answer should include reference to assets that may form a cash generating unit. Note You are not required to describe the indicators of an impairment or how impairment losses are allocated aqainst assets

A The objective of IAS 36 Impairment of assets is to prescribe the procedures that an entity applies to ensure that its assets are not impaired. Required Explain what is meant by an impairment review. Your answer should include reference to assets that may form a cash generating unit. Note You are not required to describe the indicators of an impairment or how impairment losses are allocated aqainst assets

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Ma1. d) In accordance with IAS 36: Impairment of Assets, an entity shall assess at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any of such indications exist, the entity shall estimate the recoverable amount of the asset. However, some assets would require mandatory testing for impairment. Required: Outline assets that require mandatory testing for impairment in accordance with IAS 36: Impairment of Assets.
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