An impairment loss is recorded when:

A An asset market value increases

B An asset carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount (fair value less costs to sell or value in use)

C Depreciation is complete

D the asset is sold

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Impairment: when carrying value > recoverable amount, write down to recoverable amount. For goodwill: annual impairment test (ASC 350). For long-lived assets: triggered by indicators.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An impairment loss is recorded when:" is Option B: An asset carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount (fair value less costs to sell or value in use).

The other options — A) An asset market value increases, C) Depreciation is complete, D) the asset is sold — are incorrect for this Pre-MBA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Impairment: when carrying value > recoverable amount, write down to recoverable amount. For goodwill: annual impairment test (ASC 350). For long-lived assets: triggered by indicators.

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An impairment loss is recorded when:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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