Question: Linetti Co acquired a division A from Scully Co, on 1 January 20X8. The carrying amount of the division A in the financial statements of

Linetti Co acquired a division A from Scully Co, on 1 January 20X8. The carrying amount of the division A in the financial statements of Linetti Co on 31 December 20X8, immediately before an impairment review, were as follows:

'm
Goodwill 1.4
Brand name 2.0
Property, plant and equipment 6.0
Current assets (at recoverable amount) 2.4
11.8

The recoverable amount of division A was estimated at 9.6m on 31 December 20X8 and the impairment of division A was deemed to be 2.2m. Assuming division A represents a cash generating unit, what is the carrying amount of the brand name on 31 December 20X8 following the impairment review in accordance with IAS 36 'Impairment of Assets'?

Select one:

a.

1.2m

b.

1.45m

c.

1.73m

d.

1.8m

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Accounting Questions!