Question: Aero Ltd has determined that its aviation division is a cashgenerating unit (CGU). Information as at 30th June 2020 is as follows: $ Buildings

Aero Ltd has determined that its aviation division is a cash–generating unit (CGU). Information as at 30th June 2020 is as follows:

$ Buildings – At cost 600,000

Equipment – At cost 500,000

Inventory 25,000

Land 250,000

Receivables 150,000

Goodwill 90,000

Total 1,615,000

Additional information:

Buildings - Accumulated depreciation as at 30 June 2020: $100,000

Equipment - Accumulated depreciation as at 30 June 2020: $200,000

Aero Ltd calculated the value in use for the division to be $515,000


Required:

a) Calculate the impairment loss as at 30 June 2020

b) Prepare a table as provided below to allocate the above impairment loss

AssetsCarrying AmountProportionloss allocatedAdjusted carrying amount
Total




c) Prepare a general journal (as per template below) to record the above impairment loss for the year ended 30 June 2020. Include a narration

General Journal template:

DateDetailsDebit $Credit $


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