Impairment testing during uncertain COVID 19 times

Several entities have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As per accounting prospective both Ind AS 36, ‘Impairment of assets’ and AS 28 ‘Impairment of Assets’, require that management consider at each report date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. Ind AS 36 and AS 28 include both internal and external indicators to identify if an impairment review is required. Revision in management business plan to incorporate the impacts of COVID-19 Under Ind AS 36