Intangibles
Response to the following problem:
Some intangibles that companies may report on their balance sheets include patents, copyrights, tradenames, computer software, and goodwill.
Required
1. Which of these intangibles would typically be amortized? How would they be amortized? Which of these intangibles would typically not be amortized? Why would they not be amortized? Which of these intangibles would never be amortized?
2. Which of these intangibles must be reviewed for impairment annually?