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IAS 38Chapter 8Lesson 1

After recognition: cost model or revaluation model

Step 1 of 8Learning objectives

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Once the intangible asset has been recognised at cost, the entity chooses, class by class, between the cost model and the revaluation model. The cost model, by far the most widespread, carries the asset at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses; the lesson works it through over three years and records the related entries.

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Learning objectives

  • Identify the two measurement models after initial recognition and explain why the choice is made by class.
  • Explain the carrying amount under the cost model and its three components (cost, accumulated amortisation, accumulated impairment losses).
  • Calculate the carrying amount of an intangible asset over several years, including after an impairment loss.
  • Record the amortisation charge and impairment loss entries under the cost model.

In this lesson

Original teaching content: it paraphrases the standard without reproducing it and does not replace the official text.

Contents — IAS 38 — Intangible Assets

  1. 1 · Not startedObjective and scope0 / 1 lesson
  2. 2 · Not startedDefinitions and characteristics of an intangible asset0 / 2 lessons
  3. 3 · Not startedRecognition and initial measurement0 / 1 lesson
  4. 4 · Not startedSeparate acquisition0 / 1 lesson
  5. 5 · Not startedBusiness combination, government grant and exchange0 / 2 lessons
  6. 6 · Not startedInternally generated goodwill and intangible assets0 / 2 lessons
  7. 7 · Not startedRecognition of an expense0 / 1 lesson
  8. 8 · Not startedMeasurement after recognition: cost and revaluation models0 / 2 lessons
  9. 9 · Not startedUseful life0 / 1 lesson
  10. 10 · Not startedIntangible assets with finite useful lives0 / 2 lessons
  11. 11 · Not startedIndefinite useful lives and impairment0 / 1 lesson
  12. 12 · Not startedRetirements and disposals0 / 1 lesson
  13. 13 · Not startedDisclosure0 / 1 lesson