Chapter 16
An asset that : 1. Has no physical substance… which means? 2. It is identifiable… which means? 3. It is non- monetary.
Trademarks. What is a Trademark?
Google, in the filing for its initial public offering, worried that the term “Google” could one day become synonymous with “search”. This would result in both a loss of trademark protection and reduced brand value. Google’s trademark–now the most valuable trademark on the planet, is worth an estimated $44 billion.
Other Trademark values Microsoft: $42.8 billion ( second most valuable trademark) Vodafone: $30.7 billion Apple: $307 billion
Marketing rights A contractual agreement to market a product or brand in exchange for money. Agreement states how you would market a brand. Must comply with marketing authorities Copyrights the exclusive legal right arising from a contract, given to the originator for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material. Copyright law in place to ensure that contract is legally enforceable Computer software
Must meet the definition and recognition criteria of an asset FEB generated by trademarks would be? How can you determine whether FEB are probable?
An Asset “is a resource” “Controlled….” “…From which FEB will flow to the entity”
Intangible assets are initially recognised at? COST
What is subsequent measurement? Measurement of intangible assets at the reporting date. On each reporting date intangible asset will be recognised at: Cost- accumulated amortisation- accumulated impairment Accumulated amortisation means?
How to calculate Amortisation? Make use of straight line method (like depreciation) Remember: Trademarks have a limited life with no residual value Accounting software have a limited life with a residual value. Intangible Assets should also be tested for impairment What is impairment?
Upon acquisition of a Trademark/computer software the life of the asset must be estimated making reference to facts and circumstances at that point in time Life is reviewed annually If life is no longer sufficient due to change in information/circumstances, it may be revised. Change in estimate will impact the amortisation of the current and future periods How to calculate new amortisation based on new life?
Why do trademarks have a limited life?
SFP Non-current Assets. Will be held for a period of more than 12 months SPL Amortisation, Impairment, loss on disposal presented as Distribution, Admin and other expenses Profit on disposal presented as other income
Accounting policy (p.664) Notes (p.665)