How to impair favorable leases
Recording a write-down for an intangible asset representing a lease with below-market terms when market conditions change.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impairment Loss | Expense | 25,000.00 | - |
| Favorable Lease Asset | Asset | - | 25,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
If market rental rates drop below the lease rate, the intangible asset for a 'favorable' lease must be tested for impairment.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Adjust the asset's carrying value via a manual impairment entry in the FA module.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Substantial changes in local commercial real estate market indices.
📄 Required Documentation
Market rent study and impairment testing workpapers (Step 1 and Step 2 tests).
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