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
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