An entity manufactures and sells household products. The entity experienced losses associated with the small appliance group. Operations and cash flows for this group can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the entity's operations. The entity decided to sell the small appliance group. What is the earliest point at which the entity shall report the small appliance group as a discontinued operation?
a. when the entity classifies it as held for sale
b. when the entity receives an offer for the segment
c. when the entity first sells any of the assets of the segment
d. when the entity sells the majority of the assets of the segment
a. when the entity classifies it as held for sale