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CR – May 2017 – L3 – Q3a – Impairment of Assets (IAS 36)
Discuss why FRCN should focus on impairment of non-financial and deferred tax assets during economic recession.
Question
The economic environment in the country has been very harsh, and it is now common knowledge that the economy is in a recession. This downturn impacts the income-generating capacity of companies, particularly in industries experiencing a significant decline in fortunes. Consequently, financial reporting regulators must closely examine evidence of impairment of assets in financial statements submitted by such companies.
Required:
Discuss briefly the reasons why the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) should focus on the impairment of non-financial assets and deferred tax assets of listed companies in Nigeria during this period of slow economic growth. Also, outline the key areas entities should focus on when accounting for these items.
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