Intangible Assets Quiz Questions 
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)
Goodwill
Customer loyalty
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)
* Quoted market price in active market
* Recent similar transaction if no active market
* Valuation techniques such as net present value
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 and will generate probable future economic benefits. It cannot be proved that the outflow builds an asset so the company cannot capitalise the costs.
6. Identify three ways in which an entity may obtain an intangible asset. (1 Mark)
* Separation acquisition
* Purchase of a business that holds an intangible
* Internally generate the asset
7. Where an intangible asset has been separately acquired how is its cost measured? (1 Mark)
It is valued at the cost paid for it at the date it was purchased. Amortization and appreciation are then based on that fair value. 8. In what circumstances could an in-process development project be recognised
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
QUIZ QUESTIONS
1. List two assets which would not meet the ‘identifiable’ aspect of the definition of an intangible asset. (2 Marks)
Goodwill
Customer loyalty
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)
* Quoted market price in active market
* Recent similar transaction if no active market
* Valuation techniques such as net present value
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 and will generate probable future economic benefits. It cannot be proved that the outflow builds an asset so the company cannot capitalise the costs.
6. Identify three ways in which an entity may obtain an intangible asset. (1 Mark)
* Separation acquisition
* Purchase of a business that holds an intangible
* Internally generate the asset
7. Where an intangible asset has been separately acquired how is its cost measured? (1 Mark)
It is valued at the cost paid for it at the date it was purchased. Amortization and appreciation are then based on that fair value. 8. In what circumstances could an in-process development project be recognised