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Journal entryAdvancedVariant — group VG.IAS38.000309Published

Question · Exchanges of assets

The radio station Ondine exchanges its broadcasting licence in one region (cost 600,000, accumulated amortisation 240,000) for an equivalent licence in another region, held by a competitor. The documented analysis concludes that the exchange lacks commercial substance; the fair value of each licence is estimated at 450,000. Record the exchange entry.

Cost of the licence given up
600,000
Accumulated amortisation of the licence given up
240,000
Estimated fair value of each licence
450,000
Your answer
  1. Line 1

    Account Intangible assets — licence received

  2. Line 2

    Account Accumulated amortisation — licence given up

  3. Line 3

    Account Intangible assets — licence given up (cost)

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