The use of undiscounted, instead of discounted, cash flows for identifying asset impairment losses under U.S. GAAP

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The use of undiscounted, instead of discounted, cash flows for identifying asset impairment losses under U.S. GAAP seems to lack a conceptual basis. Explain why discounted cash flows are preferred to undiscounted cash flows in this scenario.


Discounted Cash Flows
What is Discounted Cash Flows? Discounted Cash Flows is a valuation technique used by investors and financial experts for the purpose of interpreting the performance of an underlying assets or investment. It uses a discount rate that is most...
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the accounting standard adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While the SEC previously stated that it intends to move from U.S. GAAP to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the...
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Financial Accounting An Introduction to Concepts, Methods and Uses

ISBN: 978-1133591023

14th edition

Authors: Roman L. Weil, Katherine Schipper, Jennifer Francis

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