PRC-1 · Chapter 6 · Question 79 of 100
Which of the following best describes the 'Component Approach' required by IAS 16?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Significant parts of an item of PPE with different useful lives must be depreciated separately.
Explanation
IAS 16 requires that each part of an item of PPE with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost, and a different useful life, must be depreciated separately (e.g., an aircraft body vs. its engines).
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