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1. ''Financial reporting''.   
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''Financial reporting''.   
 
A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount.
A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount.


2. The related accounting adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount of the asset in the balance sheet - to the new lower recoverable amount - and to recognise an impairment loss.


3. More generally, any weakening, damage or reduction in value.
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The related accounting adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount of the asset in the balance sheet - to the new lower recoverable amount - and to recognise an impairment loss.
 
 
3.  
 
More generally, any weakening, damage or reduction in value.
 


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[FRS 11]]
* [[FRS 11]]
* [[Goodwill]]
* [[Goodwill]]

Revision as of 08:33, 27 August 2013

1.

Financial reporting.

A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount.


2.

The related accounting adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount of the asset in the balance sheet - to the new lower recoverable amount - and to recognise an impairment loss.


3.

More generally, any weakening, damage or reduction in value.


See also