The new accounting standards published in China in 2006 were revised on impairment of assets, asset impairment refers to the definition of the recoverable amount of assets is lower than its book value, pointed out: asset impairment loss is confirmed, later period shall not be back. This paper summarized the various types of asset impairment accounting summary, and the impact on profit, avoid profit overvalued, to ensure the accuracy of the income statement, in order to comply with the principle of prudence in accounting to pursue long-term.
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