Question of MicroCredential 2
On 31/12/2023, ABC Company classified one of its departments as a disposal group held for
sale and measured it at fair value less costs to sell per IFRS 5. On this date, the fair value less
costs to sell totaled 2,850,000
Following are the carrying amount for the department's assets at this date-after depredation
and amortization-:
Asset
Building
Carrying amount at initial classification as
held for sale
$2,000,000
Equipment
$700,000
Patent
$300,000
Goodwill
$400,000
Cash and
Receivables
$180,000
Total
$3,580,000
Reaming useful life after
classification as held for sale
20 years, no residual value,
Straight Line method of
depreciation
5 years
3 years
Instructions:
1- Calculate the carrying amount for all the assets above directly after recognizing the
decline in the value because of classification as held for sale.
2- Assuming that ABC company did not dispose of the department during 2024, and the
company prepares quarterly financial reports. What will be the depreciation expense for
the building for the first quarter of year 2024.