Question

Under current accounting practice, intangible assets are classified as specifically identifiable or goodwill-type. limited-life or indefinite-life. amortizable or unamortizable. legally restricted or goodwill-type.

Answer 1

Correct Question: Under current accounting practice, intangible assets are classified as

a. amortizable or unamortizable.

b. limited-life or indefinite-life.

c. specifically identifiable or goodwill-type.

d. legally restricted or goodwill-type.

Answer:

B, limited-life or indefinite-life

Explanation:

By defiinition, Intangible assests are assests that cannot be physically felt. it can also be said to be assets that are non physical in nature. This kind of assets include goodwill, image rights,brand recognition, copyrights, etc.

All of the above examples of assets are deemed intangible because they have no exact expiry or end date. It can either last for a long time or a short time. Assets like reputation are classified as intangible because it cant be felt and it doesnt have an exact end date. It is therefore a kind of asset that has limited-life or indefinite-life.

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