Problem of accounting for intangibles


Question 1. Limited - life intangibles are reported at their

  • replacement cost
  • carrying amount unless impaired
  • acquisition cost
  • liquidation value

Question 2. The major problem of accounting for intangibles is determining

  • fair market value
  • salvage value
  • separability
  • useful life

Question 3. The intangible asset goodwill may be

  • capitalied only when purchased
  • capitalized either when purchased or created internally
  • capitalized only when created internally
  • written off directly to retained earnings

Question 4. Purchased goodwill should

  • be written off as soon as possible against retained earnings
  • be written off as soon as possible as an extraordinary item
  • be written off by systematic charges as a regular operating expense over the period benefited
  • not be amortized

Question 5. Which of the following principles BEST describes the current method of accounting for research and development costs?

  • associating cause and effect
  • systematic and rational allocation
  • income tax minimization
  • immediate recognition as an expense

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