How is an impairment loss on property, plant and equipment determined and measured under IFRS? How does this differ from US GAAP? Please determine the amount at which the inventory should be reported on December 31 Year 1 balance sheets using the following information:

 

Historical cost

$20,000

 

Replacement cost

$14,000

 

Estimated selling price

$17,000

 

Estimated costs to complete and sell

$2,000

 

Normal profit margin as a percentage of selling price

20%

 

The entire inventory on hand at December 31, Year 1 was completed in Year 2 at a cost of $1,800 and sold at a price of $17,150.

 

Determine the impact on income in Year 1 and Year 2 under (1) IFRS and (2) US GAAP.

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    GAAP and IFRS
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