Below Are Several Intangible Assets

question 81

Essay

Below are several intangible assets. For each case suggest whether the item should be amortized. If amortization is recommended, what is the useful life that it should be amortized over? Provide justification for your recommendation.
a. Aye Corp purchased a brand name for $1,000,000. The firm has the exclusive right to use this name forever.
b. Bee Corp has developed a strong corporate reputation and its products are highly sought-after in the luxury goods market. Last year, $40,000,000 was spent on advertising its brand in top-tier fashion magazines and at the top fashion shows around the world.
c. Cee Corp paid $25,000,000 for the five-year exclusive privilege to have a famous celebrity endorse and use the company's sports equipment. This contract entitles Cee to renew the contract for a further two-year exclusive endorsement arrangement for a fixed fee of $10,000,000, due midway through the last year of the current contract.

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Definitions:

Endorsement Strategies

The use of famous or influential individuals to promote a product, brand, or cause, leveraging their credibility and appeal.

Branded House

A brand strategy where a company uses one overarching brand name across all its products and services, creating a unified brand image.

Branded House Strategy

A branding strategy where a company uses one overarching brand across all its products and services, providing a consistent identity.

Cross Sell

Cross sell is a marketing strategy where a seller encourages the customer to purchase additional, complementary items or services in conjunction with their primary purchase.