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Chapter 14: Intangible Assets

In this section

  • Finite-Lived vs. Indefinite-Lived Intangibles (Amortization, Impairment)
    Explore the distinctions between finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, covering key accounting treatments including amortization and impairment testing, with practical examples and best practices.
  • Goodwill Recognition and Impairment Testing
    Explore goodwill recognition in business combinations under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, learn the qualitative vs. quantitative impairment testing methodologies, and understand key differences between the two frameworks.
  • Internal-Use Software (Capitalization, Amortization Rules)
    Explore comprehensive guidelines for internal-use software accounting, covering the three critical stages—preliminary project stage, application development, and post-implementation. Learn when to capitalize costs, when to expense them, and how to handle subsequent amortization. Includes practical illustrations, best practices, pitfalls, and a quiz.