Equipment cost is $800,000. Accumulated depreciation is $200,000. Expected future cash flows from the equipment is now $580,000. The fair value of the equipment (discounted cash flows) is $525,000. Which is correct? Group of answer choices

Impairment loss of $20,000

Impairment loss of $75,000

No impairment

Not enough information is provided

1 answer

Based on the information provided, the fair value of the equipment ($525,000) is lower than its carrying value ($800,000 - $200,000 = $600,000). Therefore, an impairment loss is necessary.

The impairment loss can be calculated by subtracting the fair value of the equipment ($525,000) from its carrying value ($600,000).

Impairment loss = Carrying Value - Fair Value
Impairment loss = $600,000 - $525,000
Impairment loss = $75,000

Therefore, the correct answer is "Impairment loss of $75,000".