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IMPAIRMENT VALUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deterioration
1, record 1, English, deterioration
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impairment of condition; one of the causes of depreciation and reflecting the loss in value brought about by wear and tear, disintegration, use in service and the action of the elements. 1, record 1, English, - deterioration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détérioration
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la qualité, un des facteurs de dépréciation qui reflète la perte de valeur attribuable à l'usure, à la désintégration du bien, à son utilisation et à l'action des éléments. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- loss in value
1, record 2, English, loss%20in%20value
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- impairment loss 1, record 2, English, impairment%20loss
correct
- impairment un value 1, record 2, English, impairment%20un%20value
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loss arising from a situation where the fair market value of an asset is lower than its net book value. 2, record 2, English, - loss%20in%20value
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moins-value
1, record 2, French, moins%2Dvalue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- perte de valeur 1, record 2, French, perte%20de%20valeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte résultant du fait que la juste valeur d'un actif devient inférieur à sa valeur comptable nette. 1, record 2, French, - moins%2Dvalue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une comptabilité au coût historique, il y a lieu de distinguer les moins-values latentes, les moins-values potentielles ou les moins-values non réalisées qui, en comptabilité, sont généralement constatées en application de la règle du prudence et les moins-values réalisées, qui sont enregistrées lors de la sortie d'un élément d'actif du patrimoine par voie de cession, échange, mise au rebut, sinistre, fusion, etc. 1, record 2, French, - moins%2Dvalue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- impairment test
1, record 3, English, impairment%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- impairment review 2, record 3, English, impairment%20review
correct
- test for impairment 2, record 3, English, test%20for%20impairment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The impairment test involves deducting the fair value of the identified tangible and intangible assets from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the remainder is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded in the operating expense section of the income statement. 3, record 3, English, - impairment%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- test de dépreciation
1, record 3, French, test%20de%20d%C3%A9preciation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- test de récupérabilité 1, record 3, French, test%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comparaison de la juste valeur d'un actif avec sa valeur comptable dans le but d'établir s'il y a lieu de constater une perte de valeur correspondant à l'excédent de la valeur comptable de l'actif sur sa juste valeur. 1, record 3, French, - test%20de%20d%C3%A9preciation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- permanent decline in value
1, record 4, English, permanent%20decline%20in%20value
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- other than temporary decline in value 1, record 4, English, other%20than%20temporary%20decline%20in%20value
correct
- permanent impairment in value 1, record 4, English, permanent%20impairment%20in%20value
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moins-value durable
1, record 4, French, moins%2Dvalue%20durable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dépréciation durable 1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciation%20durable
correct, feminine noun
- baisse de valeur durable 1, record 4, French, baisse%20de%20valeur%20durable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la juste valeur d'un élément d'actif, que l'on prévoit devoir être de longue durée en raison des circonstances, par exemple, dans le cas d'un placement à long terme, lorsque l'entité émettrice a subi des pertes importantes ou connaît des difficultés de trésorerie et des problèmes de continuité d'exploitation depuis plusieurs années. 1, record 4, French, - moins%2Dvalue%20durable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Real Estate
- Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- economic obsolescence
1, record 5, English, economic%20obsolescence
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- locational obsolescence 1, record 5, English, locational%20obsolescence
correct
- environmental obsolescence 2, record 5, English, environmental%20obsolescence
- social obsolescence 2, record 5, English, social%20obsolescence
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Impairment of desirability or useful life arising from factors external to the property, such as economic forces or environmental changes which affect supply-demand relationships in the market. The term "economic obsolescence" is most widely and traditionally used, but it is something of a misnomer. All elements of accrued depreciation are "economic" in their impact on utility and value. "Locational obsolescence" is preferred terminology because it is descriptive of the condition that leads to a charge for accrued depreciation or diminished utility. This type of obsolescence is generally classified as incurable due to the immobility of property. 2, record 5, English, - economic%20obsolescence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Immobilier
- Commerce
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- désuétude économique
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9su%C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Perte de valeur due à des influences économiques non favorables qui exercent leur action en dehors d'une structure. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9su%C3%A9tude%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación urbana
- Bienes raíces
- Comercio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- obsolescencia económica
1, record 5, Spanish, obsolescencia%20econ%C3%B3mica
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Loans
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- realizable value 1, record 6, English, realizable%20value
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bonds held for investment should be recorded at cost adjusted from time to time to recognize permanent impairment in their net realizable value. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 2, record 6, English, - realizable%20value
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- valeur réalisable
1, record 6, French, valeur%20r%C3%A9alisable
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les obligations détenues aux fins de placement doivent être consignées au prix coûtant, lequel doit être ajusté à l'occasion pour tenir compte d'une carence permanente de leur valeur réalisable nette. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 1, record 6, French, - valeur%20r%C3%A9alisable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Préstamos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- valor realizable
1, record 6, Spanish, valor%20realizable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- asset impairment 1, record 7, English, asset%20impairment
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- impairment of assets 1, record 7, English, impairment%20of%20assets
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the current contingency standards, the key factor is whether the event causing asset impairment or incurrence of a liability has happened. 1, record 7, English, - asset%20impairment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Impairment in value occurs when the revenue-producing ability of an asset falls below expectations. Reasons include significant technology developments, physical damage, economic changes and changes in laws. 2, record 7, English, - asset%20impairment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- baisse de valeur d'un bien
1, record 7, French, baisse%20de%20valeur%20d%27un%20bien
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- baisse de valeur des actifs 1, record 7, French, baisse%20de%20valeur%20des%20actifs
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les normes en vigueur en matière d'éventualités, le critère important est la question de savoir si le fait causant la baisse de valeur du bien, ou la création d'une dette, s'est produit. 1, record 7, French, - baisse%20de%20valeur%20d%27un%20bien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consequential damage insurance 1, record 8, English, consequential%20damage%20insurance
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- consequential loss insurance 2, record 8, English, consequential%20loss%20insurance
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consequential damage : The impairment of value which does not arise as an immediate result of an act, but as an incidental result of it. 3, record 8, English, - consequential%20damage%20insurance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
consequential loss: That loss not directly caused by the damage to the property but which arises from the result of such damage. 3, record 8, English, - consequential%20damage%20insurance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
loss and damage: Loss is technically distinguished from damage in fire insurance, when all or any portion of the property insured is consumed. "Loss" designates that portion which is entirely consumed, while "damages" designate that part of the property which is not consumed, but remains after the fire in a more or less damaged condition. 3, record 8, English, - consequential%20damage%20insurance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- assurance des pertes indirectes
1, record 8, French, assurance%20des%20pertes%20indirectes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- assurance de dommages indirects 2, record 8, French, assurance%20de%20dommages%20indirects
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurance couvrant, en plus de l'indemnité pour dommages matériels payés au titre d'une assurance incendie et dans la limite d'un pourcentage de l'indemnité, les frais engagés à la suite d'un sinistre. 1, record 8, French, - assurance%20des%20pertes%20indirectes
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assurance des pertes indirectes : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. Extrait de la norme NF-K40-001, reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 3, record 8, French, - assurance%20des%20pertes%20indirectes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-10-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- permanent impairment 1, record 9, English, permanent%20impairment
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A permanent impairment of the value of the investment account. [Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions]. 1, record 9, English, - permanent%20impairment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carence permanente
1, record 9, French, carence%20permanente
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une carence permanente de la valeur du compte de placement. [Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières]. 1, record 9, French, - carence%20permanente
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-10-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Recreation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- concept of recreational opportunity
1, record 10, English, concept%20of%20recreational%20opportunity
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of recreational opportunity is based on a recognition that the value an area holds for visitors is based on a combination of physical, biological, sociological and administrative conditions(Clark and Stankey, 1979) : Four factors are important in determining the suitability of an area for backcountry recreation : access, visitor contact, site management, and resource impairment. 1, record 10, English, - concept%20of%20recreational%20opportunity
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des loisirs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- concept des loisirs
1, record 10, French, concept%20des%20loisirs
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept des loisirs repose sur le fait que la valeur d'un secteur pour les visiteurs est attribuable à un ensemble de facteurs physiques, biologiques, sociologiques et administratifs (Clark et Stankey, 1979). Quatre éléments sont essentiels pour déterminer si un secteur convient aux loisirs pratiqués dans l'arrière-pays : accès, rencontres avec d'autres visiteurs, gestion du lieu et détérioration des ressources. 1, record 10, French, - concept%20des%20loisirs
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-05-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- impairment of value
1, record 11, English, impairment%20of%20value
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- impairment 2, record 11, English, impairment
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
impairment of the value of a security. 1, record 11, English, - impairment%20of%20value
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- baisse de valeur
1, record 11, French, baisse%20de%20valeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- réduction de valeur 1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9duction%20de%20valeur
correct, feminine noun
- baisse 2, record 11, French, baisse
correct, feminine noun
- réduction 2, record 11, French, r%C3%A9duction
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
réduction de la valeur d'un titre. 1, record 11, French, - baisse%20de%20valeur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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