Question: Entity X plans the conversion to IFRS with a reporting date of December 31, 2018, and a transition date of January 1, 2017.Entity X acquired

Entity X plans the conversion to IFRS with a reporting date of December 31, 2018, and a transition date of January 1, 2017.Entity X acquired a building a number ofyears ago for $90,000. According to local GAAP, the accumulated depreciation on the building as of January 1, 2017, was $30,000.However, under component depreciation (which is required under IFRS), the accumulated depreciation would have been $42,000 on January 1, 2019.Which of the following accounting entries would be required on Entity X's transition date balance sheet?

  1. Debit Accumulated Depreciation-$30,000 and Credit Retained Earnings for $30,000 to reinstate the asset to the original historical cost.
  2. Debit Retained Earnings for $12,000 and credit Accumulated Depreciation $12,000
  3. Debit Impairment Loss for $12,000, debit Accumulated Depreciation for $30,000 and credit Building for $42,000
  4. No entry is required, assuming that the company elects to use the IFRS 1 optional exemption to "grandfather" the local GAAP accounting for property plant and equipment.

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