Financial Statements

Impairment

Definition

What is Impairment?

A reduction in an asset's carrying valueThe amount at which an asset or liability appears in financial statements. when expected recoverable value falls below it.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

Weak demand causes the company to impair a factory.

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