Potter owned a 100% subsidiary, Hogwart that is treated as a cash generating unit. On 31 December 2016, there was an industrial accident (a gas explosion) that caused damage to some of Hogwart's plant. The assets of Hogwart immediately before the accident were: £'000 Goodwill 1,800 1,200 4,000 3,500 1,500 12,000 Patent Factory building Plant Receivables and cash As a result of the accident, the recoverable amount of the assets held by Hogwart is £6.7 million.

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(a) Potter owned a 100% subsidiary, Hogwart that is treated as a cash generating unit. On
31 December 2016, there was an industrial accident (a gas explosion) that caused
damage to some of Hogwart's plant. The assets of Hogwart immediately before the
accident were:
£'000
Goodwill
1,800
1,200
4,000
3,500
Patent
Factory building
Plant
Receivables and cash
1,500
12,000
As a result of the accident, the recoverable amount of the assets held by Hogwart is
£6.7 million.
The explosion destroyed (to the point of no further use) an item of plant that had a
carrying amount of £500,000.
Hogwart has an open offer from a competitor of £1 million for its patent. The
receivables and cash are already stated at their fair values less costs to sell (net
realisable values).
Requirement:
Calculate the carrying amounts of the cash generating unit, Hogwart, at 31
December 2016 after applying any impairment charges.
Calculations should be to the nearest £1,000.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Potter owned a 100% subsidiary, Hogwart that is treated as a cash generating unit. On 31 December 2016, there was an industrial accident (a gas explosion) that caused damage to some of Hogwart's plant. The assets of Hogwart immediately before the accident were: £'000 Goodwill 1,800 1,200 4,000 3,500 Patent Factory building Plant Receivables and cash 1,500 12,000 As a result of the accident, the recoverable amount of the assets held by Hogwart is £6.7 million. The explosion destroyed (to the point of no further use) an item of plant that had a carrying amount of £500,000. Hogwart has an open offer from a competitor of £1 million for its patent. The receivables and cash are already stated at their fair values less costs to sell (net realisable values). Requirement: Calculate the carrying amounts of the cash generating unit, Hogwart, at 31 December 2016 after applying any impairment charges. Calculations should be to the nearest £1,000.
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