Question: Part B Block Masters Limited ( Block Masters ) is a company that produces and duplicates digital video disks ( DVDs ) on behalf

Part B
Block Masters Limited ("Block Masters") is a company that produces and duplicates digital video disks (DVDs) on behalf of movie houses such as Andrew Brothers, Pony and Galactic Studios. The company's financial year-end is 30 June 2024.
The directors decided to sell the company's existing DVD duplication division because of growing competition from video on-demand and streaming services such as PayFlix. All the requirements for classification of the assets as held for sale were met on 30 April 2024. A binding sales agreement regarding the machine was concluded on this date and management expects the cash sale to be completed on 10 August 2024.
DVD duplication division
Block Masters acquired a DVD duplicating machine on 1 March 2021 for R3600000 and was available for use, as intended by management, on acquisition date. On acquisition date the useful life of the machine was determined to be 995000 units and the residual value R600000. From acquisition date until 30 June 2023 the machine produced 155000 units. During the current financial year until 30 April 2024, the machine produced 15000 units. Throughout the period the residual value of the machine remained unchanged however the estimated total useful life was revised to 750000 units on 30 June 2023.
Block Masters owns a property that is used as a warehouse and distribution center. The property was originally acquired on 1 October 2020 for R4500000(land R1250000, building R3250000). The property was available for use, as intended by management, on acquisition date and was also brought into use on this date. On acquisition date, a residual value of R250000 was allocated to the building and the useful life of the building was estimated to be 40 years.
On 30 April 2024 inventory with a cost of R105000 and net realizable value of R72000 remained unsold at Block Masters' warehouse.
The fair value of the DVD duplication division on 30 April 2024 amounted to R4372000 and the commission on sale of all items in the disposal group was estimated at R50000
Part B Block Masters Limited ( " Block Masters" )

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