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Ccasmire8111y ago
what is the difference between fair value & carrying value?
MmrjonbainModerator11y ago#1
Fair value of am asset is the amount that an asset could be sold for in "an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date".The carrying amount is the amount at which the asset is recorded in statement of financial position.Often this amount will be historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any previous impairment losses on asset.
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