“Impaired Assets and Depreciation Methods”, assignment help

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From the e-Activity(Go to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Website, located at
http://www.ifrs.org, to review
authoritative guidance for asset impairments. Note: In the
search field at the top right of the screen, type in “asset impairment.” Be
prepared to discuss.), summarize the authoritative guidance for asset impairments
under IFRS. Give at least two (2) examples of events that could cause an asset
to be tested for impairment, and recommend the best method to determine the fair
value of an impaired asset. Explain the rationale for your recommendation.

  • Differentiate between the decreasing-charge depreciation methods and the
    special depreciation methods, and suggest the method that would result in the
    highest depreciation during the first year of operations. Imagine you are a
    manager at Delta Airlines and are giving a presentation to the Board of
    Directors concerning the best depreciation method to use for the purchase of
    twenty-five (25) new aircrafts. Explain to the Board the method that would
    result in the highest depreciation charge for the next five (5) years.