Intangible assets are identifiable nonmonetary resources controlled by firms. Sri lanka accounting standard lkas 38 intangible assets is set out in paragraphs 12. This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by. Intangible assets such as these may be recognised either at fair value or nominal value. Ias 38 intangible assets archives chartered education. Identifiable criterion in ias 38, the definition of an intangible asset includes a criterion that the asset is identifiable, meaning that it is separable or arises from contractual or other legal rights. Lkas 38 should be read in the context of its objective, the preface to sri lanka accounting standards and the framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements. If youre studying ias 38 intangible assets, why not test your knowledge with our multiple choice quiz. The standard also specifies how to measure the carrying amount of intangible assets and.
May 03, 2017 impairment of intangible assets all principles ias 36 apply to impairments of longlived assets also apply to intangible assets. Examples include patents, s, franchises, goodwill, trademarks, trade names, secret processes, property rights, and organization costs. And, ias 38 expands this definition for intangible assets by specifying that on top of basic definition, an intangible asset is an identifiable nonmonetary asset without physical substance. What do you mean by intangible assets an intangible assets is an identifiable nonmonetary assets without physical substance held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes. Ias 38 applies to all intangible assets other than. Recognition and measurement the initial measurement of an intangible asset depends on whether it has been acquired separately, has been. It replaced ias 9 research and development costs issued 1993, replacing an earlier version issued in july 1978. Home forums ask acca tutor forums ask the tutor acca financial reporting fr exams ias 38 intangible assets. The objective of ias 38 is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another ifrs. Examples of intangible assets with identifiable useful lives are s and patents. Ias 38 addresses intangible assets acquired by way of a government grant. The standard also specifies how to measure the carrying amount of intangible assets and requires certain disclosures regarding intangible assets.
The standard requires an enterprise to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, certain criteria are met. If the tangible component forms an integral part and the intangible asset cannot operate without such, it will be treated as ppe in accordance with ias 16. A transfer of an intangible might even take place when mick jagger and co. Tweet technical summary of ias 38 intangible assets objective. Revenue from nonexchange transactions taxes and transfers. Intangible assets are considered in detail in ias 38 and are considered further in ifrs 3. June 1995 exposure draft e50, intangible assets august 1997 e50 was modified and reexposed as exposure draft e59, intangible assets september 1998 ias 38, intangible assets 1 july 1999 effective date of ias 38 p. The iasb is also currently working on valuation issues see 7 below. Ias 38 international accounting standard 38 intangible assets in april 2001 the international accounting standards. To prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another standard. Definition and classification of assets in the revised seea a. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Monetary assets are money held and assets to be received in fixed or.
Thus, when changes in circumstances indicate that the book value of the intangibles may not be reconcilable i. It defines what intangible assets are and how to set up the accounting treatment for these intangible assets. To sum up, each intangible asset has 3 main characteristics. An intangible asset may sometimes be acquired for free or for a nominal amount by way of a government grant. Technical summary of ias 38 intangible assets college. Accounting for the acquisition of longlived intangible assets. Hkas 38 intangible assets is to prescribe the accounting treatm ent for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another standardnot dealt with specifically in another standard requires an entity to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, specified criteria are met specifies how to measure the carrying. The objective of ind as 38 is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another ind as. However, some items may not be recognised asset under standard, even if they meet the criteria. International accounting standard 38 intangible assets objective 1 the objective of this standard is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another standard. Intangible assets with identifiable useful lives are amortized on a straightline basis over their economic or legal life, whichever is shorter. Sic32 intangible assets web site costs effective date periods beginning on or after 31 march 2004 specific quantitative disclosure requirements.
Ias 38 intangible assets objective the objective of ias 38 is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another ifrs. An item is identifiable if it is separable or arises from contractual or other legal rights. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are reassessed each year for impairment. Ias 38 intangible assets was issued by the international accounting standards committee in september 1998. Intangible assets meeting the relevant recognition criteria are initially measured at cost. If you purchase a customer list from someone else, can you actually capitalize it recognize it as an asset. These mainly include certain internally generated intangible assets. Find articles, books and online resources providing quick links to the standard, summaries, guidance and news of recent developments. Other instruments are generally located on the website of the agency that administers them, but in some cases they are published only in the new zealand gazette. The topic ias 38 intangible assets is closed to new replies. The standard requires an entity to recognize an intangible asset, if and only if, certain criteria are met. Other instruments are generally located on the website of the. Intangible assets may be one possible contributor to the disparity between company value as per their accounting records, as well as company value as per their market capitalization. The main changes in the classification of assets in the 2008 sna, relevant to the seea include the following.
Amendments to hkas 16 and 38 clarification of acceptable. The accounting standard ias 38 sets out accounting treatment and disclosures to be applied to the recognition and measurement of intangible assets. Donate if you have benefited from our materials, please donate to help us update and expand our materials. Ias 38 intangible assets 2017 05 pkf international. Impairment of intangible assets all principles ias 36 apply to impairments of longlived assets also apply to intangible assets. Definition of intangible assets an intangible asset is an identifiable nonmonetary asset without physical substance. The year 2014 brought us some very significant changes in ifrs. Scope ias 38 applies to all intangible assets, except. Ias 38 intangible assets 2017 05 2 an asset is identifiable if it is either. Ias 38 outlines the accounting requirements for intangible assets, which are nonmonetary assets which are without physical substance and identifiable either being separable or arising from contractual or other legal rights. Under uk accounting standards, intangible assets are accounted for using the rules from frs 10, goodwill and intangibles. The ifrs foundations logo and the ifrs for smes logo, the iasb logo, the hexagon device, eifrs, ias, iasb, ifric, ifrs, ifrs for smes, ifrs foundation, international accounting standards, international financial reporting standards, niif and sic are registered trade marks of the ifrs foundation, further details of which are available from the ifrs. Accounting for an intangible asset depends on how it is. The standard also specifies how to measure the carrying amount of.
I wouldnt be willing to make those tradeoffs, even if using pdfs was more convenient. While some changes might not give you a hard time to adopt, the other changes can cost you a lot of money and time to make them effective in your company. Ias 38 intangible assets outlines the accounting requirements for intangible assets, which are nonmonetary assets which are without physical substance and identifiable either being separable or arising from contractual or other legal rights. Definition and classification of assets in the revised. The standard requires an entity to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, certain criteria are met. In1 hong kong accounting standard 38 intangible assets hkas 38 replaces ssap 29 intangible assets issued in 2001, and should be applied. Ias 38 intangible assets the objective of this standard is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another standard.
Ias 38 intangible assets, ifrs students who practice questions generally learn more effectively than those who dont. Please provide summary on ind as 38 intangible assets. International accounting standard 38 intangible assets. Ias 38 international accounting standard 38 intangible assets. Private sector intangible assets can arise from contractual or legal rights. The amendments to hkas 16 clarify that the use of revenuebased methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate. There is no benefit at all, only potential rendering and quality issues, as well as larger files. This standard requires an entity to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, specified criteria are met. Examples include allocations of airport landing rights and import quotas.
The links below will take you to an external website. Intangible assets meeting the relevant recognition criteria are initially measured at cost, subsequently measured at cost or using the revaluation model, and. However, when applied in the public sector context. An intangible asset is an identifiable non monetary asset without physical substance. Some intangible assets may be incorporated into a tangible item such as a license incorporated into a legal document. Measure acquired asset at its fair valueexpected future if not possible, at book value of asset given up. Hkas 36 impairment of assets hkas 38 intangible assets issue 1 an entity may incur internal expenditure on the development and operation of its own web site for internal or external access.
Intangible assets may be purchased or created by and entity across the whole spectrum of its activities. A web site designed for external access may be used for various purposes such as to promote and advertise an entitys own. Intangible assets according to ias 38 objective the objective of ias 38 is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another ias. Jennifer has been delivering and developing ifrs and audit based training courses for over six years with clients including the brunei investment agency, national bank of greece, kpmg and pwc. Intangible assets meeting the relevant recognition criteria are initially measured at cost, subsequently measured at cost or using the revaluation model, and amortised on a systematic basis over their useful lives unless the asset has an indefinite. Intangible assets ias 38 ifrs practical implementation.
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