With reference to IPSAS 26 (Impairment of Cash Generating Assets), explain the meaning of the following terms i) Value in use. ii) Recoverable amount.

      


With reference to IPSAS 26 (Impairment of Cash Generating Assets), explain the meaning of the following terms

i) Value in use.

ii) Recoverable amount.

  

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Martin
(i) Value in use
This is the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to be derived from
the continuing/use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life.

(ii) Recoverable amount
This is the higher of an asset's value in use and the fair value less costs to sell or, net
realizable value.
marto answered the question on February 15, 2019 at 06:22


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