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TEST 3 PREPARATION

Identifiability – 38.12

• An intangible asset shall be identifiable in order to

distinguish it clearly from goodwill. (IAS 38.11)

• An asset meets the criterion in the definition of an

intangible asset when it:

• is separable, that is, capable of being separated or
divided from the entity and sold, transferred, licensed,

rented or exchanged, either individually or together with

a related contract, asset or liability, regardless of

whether the entity intends to do so; or

• arises from contractual or other legal rights, regardless

of whether those rights are transferable or separable
from the entity or from other rights and obligations.

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