If an Intangible with an Indefinite Life Is Disposed Of

question 213

True/False

If an intangible with an indefinite life is disposed of, there is no effect on profit.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current market conditions rather than historical cost.

Trading Securities

Financial assets such as stocks or bonds, bought and held primarily for the purpose of selling them in the near term to realize short-term gains.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, reflecting the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has reinvested into the business rather than distributing to shareholders as dividends.