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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
a. Identifiability
b. Control
0. Future economic benefits
Identifiability
The definition of an intangible asset requires that an
intangible asset must be identifiable in order to distinguish
it clearly from goodwill.
a. It is separable.
Separate acquisition
Acquisition as part of a business combination
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Acquisition
Acquis'mon
by way of a government
by exchange
grant
a. Purchase price
15. Import duties and nonrefundable purchase taxes,
c. Directly attributable costs of preparing the asset for the
intended use .
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Acquisition as part of business combination
If an intangible asset is acquired in a business combination, the
cost of the intangible asset is based on the fair value on the date
of acquisition.
Fair value
Acquisition by exchange
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Internally generated intangible asset
The cost of an internally generated intangible asset comprises
all directly attributable costs necessary to create, produce and
prepare the asset to be capable of operating it in the manner
intended by managemenh
andinitial operating
Clearlyidentifiedrinefficieticies losses
incurred before an asset achieves planned performance.
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Recognition as an expense
An eXpenditure on an intangible item that does not meet the
recognition criteria for an intangible asset shall be expenaed
when incurred.
a. Start up costs
Start up costs may consist of organization costssuch as legal
and secretarial costs incurred in establishing a legal entity.
Start up costs also include preopening costsor expenditures
to open a new facility or business, and preoperatmg costsor
expenditures for commencmg new operation or launching
new product.
b. Training costs
0. Advertising and promotional costs
(1. Business relocation or reorganization costs
Subsequent expenditure
As a rule, a subsequent onan intangibleassetshall
expenditure
be recognized as expense.
The reason is that most subsequent expenditures are likely to
maintain only the expected future economic benefits embodied
in the intangible asset.
However, the subsequent expenditure may be capitalized or
added to the cost of the intangible asset if the following
recognition criteria for an intangible asset are met:
a. It is probable that future economicbeneiits that are attributable
specifically to the subsequent expenditure will flow to the
entity.
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Examples of identifiable
es Patent
Copyright
Franchise
intangible assets are: I
W? Trademark
Customer
Computer
Broadcasting
Unidentifiable
or brandname
list
software
license,
intangible
airline right
asset
and fishing right
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Measurement after recognition
902
Definition of amortization
Amortization period
The amortizable amount of an intangible asset shall be
amortized on a systematic basis over the useful life.
Useful life
903
Factors affecting useful life
a. Technical, technological, commercial or other type of
obsolescence
Expected action. by competitors or potential competitor.
Expected usage of the asset by the entity
resumes!"
F
. Typical product 1ife cycle ibr the asset
Stability of the industryin which the assetOperates
Level of maintenance expenditure required to obtain the
expected futUre economic benefits from the asset
The useful life of the asset may be dependent on the useful
life of other assets of the, entity
h. Period of control over the asset and legal or similar limits
on the use of the asset, such as expiry dates of related leases.
Amortization method
The method of amortization shall reflect the pattern in which
the future economic benefits from the asset are expected to be
consumed by the entity.
Residual value
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Change in amortization method and useful life
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Disclosures related to intangible assets
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GOODWILL
Goodwill is undeniably a unique asset presented in the humid
statements.
What is goodwill?
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Recognition of goodwill
Measurement of goodwill
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RBSidual approach
Under.
this approach, is measured
goodwill the
purchasePrice for the bycomparing
entity
- with the net tangible
'
and
identifiable
. . , ,assets
g total
~ . meamn assets excludm g goodw111
minushabllltlesassumed.
The net assets
acquired must be measured at fair value.
thepurchase
9.350933.
0f priceoverthefairvalue
of net
tangible/
Th;
qn adenttftableassetsis consideredas gOOdLUill-
'fllhisis knowri
asthe"residual because
approach" is
goodwill
SlmP_1Y
the reSLdual
after deductingthefairvalueof net tangible
and identlfiable assets from the purchase price for the entity
a'greed upon between the buyer and the seller. I
Illustration - Residual
approach
An entity purchased an ongoing businessfer P9,000,000 cash.
Assets
Cash 500,000
Accounts receivable 1,500,000
Inventory 2,500,000
Property, plant and equipment 4,000,000
Patent 1,300,000 9,800,000
Liabilities
Accountspayable 1,600,000
Notespayable 1,000,000
Accruedliabilities 200,000 2,800,000
Netassetsat fair value 7,000,000
' 9 . 000 . 000
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base
mhgaoqujred value
atfair 7,000,000
Goodwin W
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entry to record the purchase
cum
500,000
receivable
23mm 1,500000
Inventory . 2,500,000
plantandequipment
Property, 4,000,000
Patent 1,300,000
Goodwill 2,000,000
Accounts payable 1,600,000
Notes payable 1,000,000
Accrued liabilities 200,000
Cash . 9,000,000
Ditect approach
Under this approach, goodwill is measured on the basis of
the future earnings of the entity. An attempt is made to value
the anticipated excess earninés which are the essential
component of goodwill.
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Illustration Direct approach
The fOHOWing
data are availablein relationto the computation
of goodwill:
5,000,000
Goodwnn 400,000
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Method 3 - Capitalization of average earnings
Impairmentof goodwill
PAS 38, paragraph 107, mandates that goodwill shall not be
amortized because the useful life is indefinite.
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N
egative goodwill I
If 13.116
'PurChaseprice or consideration transferred for the
entlty 18less than the net fair value of the identifiable assgts
acqmrgd and liabilities assumed,the difference is negatwe
goodwzll.
J ournal entry
Cash 500,000
Accountsreceivable 2,000,000
Inventory 2.500,000
Land 3,000,000
Plant andequipment 6,000,000
Amtaountspalyfib18 1,000,000
Bonds payable 4,000,000
Cash 8,000,000
Gain on bargainpurchase 1,000,000
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