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Question · Indefinite useful life: no amortisation, annual testing

On 1 January 20X1, a dairy cooperative acquires a cheese brand for 750,000; the brand's useful life is judged indefinite. The seller had amortised it over 15 years. The cooperative applies the cost model. After 3 years, the annual impairment tests under IAS 36 have all shown a recoverable amount above the carrying amount. What are the accumulated amortisation and the carrying amount of the brand at 31 December 20X3?

Cost of the brand
750,000
Amortisation period used by the former owner
15
Years elapsed
3
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