Quiz

ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 260

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. List two assets which would not meet the ‘identifiable’ aspect of the definition of an intangible asset. (2 Marks)

Customer Loyalty, Relationship with suppliers

2. Intangible assets acquired via a separate acquisition are always recognised. Why? (2 Marks)

The price an entity pays to acquire an intangible asset will reflect expectations about future economic benefits of the will flow to the company. This meets the probability test to identify an asset.

3. How is an intangible asset acquired as part of a business combination measured for initial recognition? Why? (2 Marks)

It is measured at fair value as part of the total cost of the business acquisition. This is because the fair value of the assets represents the probability that the future economic benefits in the asset will flow to the controlling entity.

4. List two ways that fair value could be determined for intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination. (2 Marks)

Valuation techniques such as NPV.

Quoted market prices in an active market.

5. In the research phase all expenditure on a project must be expensed. Why? (1 Mark)

In the research phase of an internal project an entity cannot demonstrate that an intangible asset exists that will generate probable future economic benefits. It cannot be proved that the outflow builds an asset so you cannot capitalised the costs.

6. Identify three ways in which an entity may obtain an intangible asset. (1 Mark)

Acquisition through exchange, acquisition through a business combination that holds an intangible and internal generation of the asset.

7. Where an intangible asset has been separately acquired how is its cost measured? (1 Mark)

It is a valued at the cost paid for it at the date it was purchased. Amortization and appreciation are then based of of that fair value.

8. In what circumstances could an in-process...