Wilson Inc. owns equipment for which it originally paid $70 million and has recorded accumulated depreciation on the equipment of $12 million. Due to adverse economic conditions, Wilson's management determined that it should assess whether an impairment should be recognized for the equipment. The estimated future cash flows to be provided by the equipment total $60 million, and its fair value at that point totals $50 million. Under these circumstances, Wilson:

Wilson Inc. owns equipment for which it originally paid $70 million and has recorded accumulated depreciation on the equipment of $12 million. Due to adverse economic conditions, Wilson's management determined that it should assess whether an impairment should be recognized for the equipment. The estimated future cash flows to be provided by the equipment total $60 million, and its fair value at that point totals $50 million. Under these circumstances, Wilson:



A) Would record no impairment loss on the equipment.

B) Would record an $8 million impairment loss on the equipment.

C) Would record a $20 million impairment loss on the equipment.

D) Would record a $2 million impairment loss on the equipment.


Answer: A


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