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INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Recognition & measurement

• An intangible asset shall be recognised if, and only if:

• it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that

are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity; and

• the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. (IAS 38.21)

• An entity shall assess the probability of expected future

economic benefits using reasonable and supportable

assumptions that represent management's best

estimate of the economic conditions that will exist over

the useful life of the asset. (IAS 38.22)

• An intangible asset shall be measured initially at cost.

(IAS 38.24)

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