Manufacturing

Impairment of Specialized Tooling

Writing off the value of molds or tools because the specific product they make has been discontinued.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Loss on ImpairmentExpense (+)4,000.00-
Accumulated Impairment (Tooling)Contra-Asset (+)-4,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

If a tool can only make 'Product X' and you stop selling 'Product X,' that tool is worthless regardless of its physical condition. This is a permanent loss.

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