Asked by Cortni Mckinney on May 21, 2024

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What should an entity evaluate when making an initial impairment assessment of an intangible asset (other than goodwill)?

Initial Impairment Assessment

The first step in evaluating whether an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, indicating a potential impairment loss.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance but is identifiable and provides economic benefits to the owner, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

  • Clarify the approach to accounting for intangible assets, encompassing those with indefinite lifespans, and the evaluation of their impairments.
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Savannah ScottMay 21, 2024
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An entity may perform qualitative assessments for its indefinite-lived intangible assets. If an entity elects to perform a qualitative assessment, it must examine relevant events and circumstances to determine whether it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. Factors to consider include costs of using the intangible asset, legal and regulatory factors, as well as industry and market considerations. If the assessment indicates impairment is not likely, no further tests are required.