Auditing Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Available Until
On-Demand Only
2.00 Credits
Member Price $79.00
Non-Member Price $109.00
Overview
Description:
Long-lived assets may be either finite or indefinite-lived, tangible or intangible in nature. The carrying value of these long-lived assets should be evaluated at each measurement date to determine whether there is an impairment loss necessary due to declines in an asset's fair value. This course describes the tips and techniques for determining whether an impairment loss risk exists, and how to calculate, record, and disclose any such loss.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Describe typical assets subject to impairment, including finite and indefinite-lived assets
- Discuss indicators of impairment and recoverability testing for both tangible and intangible long-lived assets
- Explain goodwill accounting and auditing risks
Program Content:
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Indicators of impairment
- Steps to recoverability testing for long-lived assets held and used
- Grouping assets held and used
- Allocating impairment loss and disclosures
- Testing indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment, including goodwill
- Valuation techniques for determining a reporting unit's fair value
Who should attend: Accountants responsible for auditing potential impairment of long-lived assets
Developed By: Emergent Solutions Group LLC
Instructor: Jennifer F. Louis, CPA
CPE Credit: 2
Field of Study: Auditing (2 CPE)
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Format: QAS Self Study
Highlights
- Indicators of impairment
- Steps to recoverability testing for long-lived assets held and used
- Grouping assets held and used
- Allocating impairment loss and disclosures
- Testing indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment, including goodwill
- Valuation techniques for determining a reporting unit's fair value
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Accountants responsible for auditing potential impairment of long-lived assets
Objectives
- Describe typical assets subject to impairment, including finite and indefinite-lived assets
- Discuss indicators of impairment and recoverability testing for both tangible and intangible long-lived assets
- Explain goodwill accounting and auditing risks
Preparation
None
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00