Cash-Generating Unit

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A Cash-Generating Unit (CGU) is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. It is a critical concept in impairment testing, ensuring that the carrying amount of assets does not exceed their recoverable amount. The identification of a cash-generating unit is essential for accurate financial reporting and asset valuation.

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