An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of
the asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs to
sell and its value in use, and is determined for
an individual asset, unless the asset does not
generate cash inflows that are largely
independent of those from other assets or
groups of assets. Where the carrying amount
of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount,
the asset is considered impaired and is written
down to its recoverable amount. Impairment
losses of continuing operations are recognized
in profit or loss as “impairment losses”. In
assessing the value in use, the estimated net
future cash flows are discounted to their
present value using a pre-tax discount rate
that reflects current market assessments of the
time value of money and the risks specific to
the asset. If no such transactions can be
identified, an appropriate valuation model is
used to determine the fair value of the assets.
These calculations are corroborated by
valuation techniques or other available fair
value indicators.