Which Statement Concerning the Accounting Treatment of Intangible Assets Under

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the accounting treatment of intangible assets under IAS 38/AASB 138 is correct?

• A) Goodwill can be purchased or sold as a separate asset.
• B) An intangible asset is defined as an asset without physical substance.
• C) Any internally generated trademark or brand name can be recognised as an asset.
• D) IAS 38/AASB 138 accepts the view that some intangible assets have unlimited lives and therefore should not be amortised.

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