ACYFARP: Intangible Assets

An intangible asset is defined as

a. An identifiable asset without physical substance

b. A nonmonetary asset without physical substance

c. An identifiable nonmonetary asset without physical substance

d. An identifiable monetary and nonmonetary asset without physical substance

c. An identifiable nonmonetary asset without physical substance

Which of the following statements is true concerning separate acquisition of intangible asset?

a. If an intangible asset is acquired separately, the cost of the intangible asset can usually be measured reliably

b. If payment for an intangible asset is deferred beyond normal credit terms, the cost is equal to the cash price equivalent

c. The cost of a separately acquired intangible asset comprises the purchase price and any directly attributable cost of preparing the asset for its intended use

d. All of these statements are true

d. All of these statements are true

Which of the following statements is true concerning amortization and impairment of intangible assets?

a. Intangible assets with finite useful life are amortized over the useful life

b. Intangible assets with finite useful life are tested for impairment at the end of reporting period when there is an indication of impairment

c. Intangible assets with indefinite useful life are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually

d. All of these statements are true

d. All of these statements are true

An entity was granted a patent on January 1, 2022 and appropriately capitalized P450,000 of related costs. The entity was amortizing the patent over the useful life of 15 years.

During 2025, the entity paid P150,000 in legal costs in successfully defending an attempted infringement of the patent. After the legal action was completed, the entity sold the patent to the plaintiff for P750,000. The policy is to take no amortization in the year of disposal.

What amount should be reported as gain from sale of patent in 2025?

a. P150,000

b. P240,000

c. P270,000

d. P390,000

d. P390,000

Pinnacle Company developed a trademark to distinguish its products from those of the competitors. Through advertising and other means, the entity is seeking to establish significant product identification to increase future

sales.

The similarity between the trademark costs and other intangible and operating costs has caused some confusion over proper accounting. The following items are being treated as part of the cost of the trademark:

What is the initial cost of the trademark?

a. P1,700,000

b. P1,900,000

c. P2,300,000

d. P2,100,000

a. P1,700,000

At the beginning of current year, Mr. Accounting Company signed an agreement to operate as a franchise for an initial franchise fee of P6,000,000. On the same date, the entity paid P2,000,000 and agreed to pay the balance in four equal annual payments of P1,000,000 at every year-end.

The down payment is not refundable and no future services are required of the franchisor. The entity can borrow at 14% for a loan of this type.

Present value of 1 at 14% for 4 periods 0.59

Future amount of 1 at 14% for 4 periods 1.69

Present value of an ordinary annuity of 1 at 14% for 4 periods 2.91

What is the initial measurement of the franchise?

a. P6,760,000

b. P6,000,000

c. P4,910,000

d. P4,360,000

c. P4,910,000

An entity provides engineering and operational support services to aircraft manufacturers. The entity received a confirmed order from an aircraft manufacturer to develop a new design for ducting the air conditioning of an aircraft.

The entity incurred the following expenditures in the current year in pursuance of a project for the air conditioner

duct:

Salaries of engineers, consultants and technicians 400,000

Cost of developing the duct and producing the test model 500,000

Additional cost for revising the ducting process

to ensure that product could be introduced in the market 600,000

Cost of developing the first model or prototype and testing

it with air conditioners to ensure comparability 100,000

Cost of conference for the introduction of this new project 150,000

What amount should be reported as research and development expense for the current year?

a. P1,600,000

b. P1,750,000

c. P1,500,000

d. P1,200,000

a. P1,600,000