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For Chapter 8 1.

Identifiable intangible assets are those intangible assets that:

A. have been purchased by the entity from external parties. B. have an unlimited life. C. can have a value placed on them separately from other assets of the entity. D. cannot be separately sold. 2.

Examples of intangible assets include:

A. loyal customers. B. patents and trademarks. C. provision s. D. loyal customers, patents and trademarks. 3.

Examples of elements of a business that commonly make up goodwill are:

A. patents and licences. B. trademarks and brand names. C. research and development. D. established reputation and loyal customers.

For Chapter 8 4.

Because intangible assets have no physical form:

A. They are not subject to the recognition criteria of other assets and may be recorded if they satisfy the three elements of the definition. B. They must be expensed immediately, as assets must be able to be measured. C. They have no real value and should be excluded from accounting reports. D. None of the given answers are correct. 5.

An intangible asset may be recorded:

A. if acquired from an external party at a cost. B. if it is internally generated and fits the definition of an asset and meets the associated recognition criteria. C. at a value other than cost if that value more reliably records the worth of the intangible asset. D. at the cost of the asset, which must exclude any additional expenditure required to prepare the asset for use. 6.

In order to determine whether or not expenditure should be treated as an intangible asset, the relevant test to apply in Australia is:

A. It should be recognised when (a) it is definite that future economic benefits will eventuate or (b) the asset possesses a cost or other value that can be measured reliably. B. It should be recognised if (a) the expenditure is with an external party in an arm's length transaction for a separately identifiable intangible asset or (b) the intangible asset arises as the difference between the net tangible assets of an entity and the price paid for that entity. C. It should be recognised if (a) it is part of a specified plan by management to develop and maintain a separately identifiable asset or (b) the intangible asset was purchased in an arm's length transaction and is actively traded in a market. D. It should be recognised when and only when (a) it is probable that future economic benefits will eventuate and (b) the asset possesses a cost or other value that can be measured reliably.

For Chapter 8 7.

AASB 138 states that intangible assets:

A. may not be revalued and must be amortised over their useful lives. B. are only able to be revalued if they have been internally generated and there is an active market for them. C. may only be revalued to their fair value as assessed by a licensed valuer. D. may be measured by using either the cost model or the revaluation model. 8.

AASB 138 defines development as:

A. the activities undertaken with specific commercial objectives, including original research, to develop plans or designs for new products or significant improvements to existing products. B. the application of research findings or other knowledge to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved material, devices, processes, systems or services prior to the commencement of commercial production or use. C. the activities undertaken to translate research findings into feasible projects for subsequent development for commercial objectives such that the recoverable amount is expected to be greater than the cost. D. the activities undertaken with the expectation by management that future economic benefits in the form of new products or improvements to existing products are likely to result, based on research completed to date. 9.

What is the test for deferral of research costs as required by AASB 138?

A. Research costs can be deferred (recorded as an asset) when it is probable that the project they are applied to will bring future economic benefits. B. Research costs may not be deferred unless it is almost certain that the project they are applied to will bring future economic benefits. C. Research costs may not be recorded as an intangible asset. D. Research costs may be deferred if the entity can demonstrate that an intangible asset exists and that it will generate future economic benefits.

For Chapter 8 10.

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to research and development expenditures in accordance with AASB 138?

A. Activities aimed at obtaining knowledge that is likely to produce a viable commercial product can be capitalised. B. Formulation, design, evaluation and final selection of alternative materials to be used in producing a viable commercial product can be capitalised. C. Design, construction and operation of a pilot plant that is not of a scale economically feasible for commercial production can be capitalised. D. Search for, evaluation and final selection of, applications of research findings and other knowledge can be capitalised. 11.

The requirement of AASB 138 in relation to the amortisation of development cost is that:

A. It is to be amortised straight-line over a period not greater than 20 years. B. It is to be amortised from the time of deferral so as to match the cost to the related benefits. C. It is to be amortised using an accelerated depreciation rate over a period not exceeding 10 years. D. It is to be amortised from the time the asset is available for use and shall reflect the consumption of the economic benefits by the entity.

For Chapter 8 12.

Glass 4 Windows is involved in a research and development project to create a filtering window that removes the need for curtains. For the current year ended 30 June 2011 expenditure on the project is as follows:

The window is expected to earn revenues of $70 000 per year for the 10 years commencing 1 July 2011. Assuming straight-line amortisation, how much of the research and development cost should be expensed this period and what amount should be amortised in the year ended 30 June 2014?

A. Expensed in 2011: $58 500; amortisation in 2014: $58 500 B. Expensed in 2011: $235 000; amortisation in 2014: $35 000 C. Expensed in 2011: $235 000; amortisation in 2014: $28 000 D. Expensed in 2011: $350 000; amortisation in 2014: $23 500

For Chapter 8 13.

Walking on Air is developing a new form of individual transport that will act like a personal hovercraft. Costs for the year ended 30 June 2012 are:

Due to the high individual cost of items, sales of this 'prototype' model will be small and generate $100 000 per year over the next 4 years. Following that time, a new and cheaper consumer model will be under production based on the research developed for the prototype; however, it will require additional development expenditure. How much of the research and development cost should be expensed in the period ended 30 June 2012 and what amount should be amortised in the year ended 30 June 2006 (rounded to the nearest dollar)?

A. Expensed in 2012: $1 200 000; amortisation in 2014: $100 000 B. Expensed in 2012: $950 000; amortisation in 2014: $216 667 C. Expensed in 2012: $950 000; amortisation in 2014: $65 000 D. Expensed in 2012: $1 200 000, amortisation in 2014: $30 000 14.

There is a concern that research and development may be reduced as a result of the new requirements in AASB 138 because:

A. Companies will not have the cash available to pay for the research expenses up-front. B. Recognising expenses early will allow for larger profits later, which will help smaller firms. C. The 'horizon problem' suggests managers will not invest in long-term projects that do not immediately increase profits. D. Shareholders are only interested in short-term profits and will not be impressed by strategies that attempt to increase the long-term value of their shares.

For Chapter 8 15.

Castle Co Ltd is working on three research projects. Project Jonah is governmentsponsored research on synthesising currently available research results on the possible triggers of asthma attacks. Project Beta involves researching the genetic tags associated with heart disease based on the genome project. A test to identify the predisposition to heart disease in children has been developed and will be on the market in 2013. Since 2011 research and development expenditures on this project are applied development costs only. Project Sigma is cutting edge research being conducted to try and discover a means of 'disassembling' molecules and then 'reassembling' them in their original form. The company hopes that this work will lay the basis for future dreams of teleportation as a method of transport. Details of expenditures and recoverable amounts expected beyond a reasonable doubt at this time are:

What is the total research and development deferral for each project as at the end of the year 2012?

A. Jonah: $15 000; Beta $90 000; Sigma $0 B. Jonah: $20 000; Beta $50 000; Sigma $30 000 C. Jonah: $15 000; Beta $70 000; Sigma $50 000 D. Jonah: $0; Beta $90 000; Sigma $0

For Chapter 8 16.

Serendipity Ltd is working on two independent research and development projects. Project A has recently been fruitful and the resulting product has been marketed, unfortunately with limited success. Development of the product is continuing in an effort to improve its marketability. Project B is due for product release in one year's time. The initial marketing surveys and forward contracts suggest that the outcome for this product is very favourable. The following information relates to the expenditures for the current period and budgeted figures for the next 3 years. All research costs in prior periods were expensed. The budgeted figures are considered accurate beyond a reasonable doubt.

What is the research and development deferral for each project in 2013?

A. Project $0 B. Project 000 C. Project 000 D. Project 000

A $5000; Project B A $47 000; Project B $131 A $30 000; Project B $90 A $62 000; Project B $131

For Chapter 8 17.

AASB 138 describes the distinction between the treatment of internally generated goodwill and purchased goodwill (as well as other intangibles) as arising because:

A. The two different sources of goodwill result in two different types of asset. B. Internally generated goodwill is developed in order to be sold, so its value will be recognised at that time. C. Internally generated goodwill cannot be reliably measured. D. Recording purchased goodwill could lead to the manipulation of profit and asset amounts. 18.

The treatment of internally generated goodwill varies from purchased goodwill under AASB 138 in that:

A. Purchased goodwill is not amortised whereas internally generated goodwill is assumed to be maintained indefinitely. B. Purchased goodwill may be recorded as an asset, whereas internally generated goodwill may not. C. Internally generated goodwill is to be amortised over a period of no greater than 20 years, whereas purchased goodwill may not be recorded. D. Purchased goodwill is to be expensed in the period it is bought whereas internally generated goodwill is to be deferred and amortised over a period of no less than 20 years. 19.

Purchased goodwill is recognised as the amount of:

A. the excess of the cost of acquisition incurred by an acquirer over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. B. the difference between the cost of acquisition of a subsidiary and the realisable value of net assets of the subsidiary. C. the lower of the sum of related expenditures on advertising and promotion undertaken in the last 2 years by the subsidiary being purchased and the independent valuation of the market value of that subsidiary's goodwill. D. the excess of the cost of acquisition incurred by an acquirer over the fair value of the identifiable net assets and contingent liabilities acquired.

For Chapter 8 20.

Far-flung Co Ltd purchases Local Co Ltd for the purchase consideration of:

Far-flung incurred legal fees of $6000 to complete the acquisition. Local Co Ltd had the following assets and liabilities at the time of the purchase

What is the value of goodwill, if any?

A. $ 0 B. $80 000 C. $141 000 D. $86 000

For Chapter 8 21.

Earth Ltd acquired Moon Ltd on 1 July 2009 for the sum of $100 000. On the same date Moon Ltd has the following assets and liabilities:

What is the value of goodwill, if any?

A. They are not required to recognise goodwill. B. $35 000 C. $75 000 D. surplus of $5000 22.

Buster Ltd had purchased goodwill to the value of $100 000 recorded in its consolidated financial statements. The goodwill has been determined to have an indefinite useful life. However, one year later Buster Ltd's cash generating units has been determined to have incurred an impairment loss of $13 000. What is the appropriate action for Buster limited to comply with AASB 138 Intangible Assets and AASB 136 Impairment of Assets?

A. Write-off goodwill in its entirety as goodwill no longer exists. B. Recognise impairment loss of $13 000 and credit goodwill. C. Amortise goodwill for 20 years using straight-line method. D. Recognise impairment loss of $13 000 and credit equity.

For Chapter 8 23.

The release of AASB 138 has had what impact on the methods of amortising goodwill?

A. The choice to use the inverted sum-of-digits method was phased out over a period of 15 years, to be replaced by straight-line depreciation. B. The option to amortise goodwill was removed and replaced with annual impairment testing. C. Entities were given the option of continuing to amortise goodwill or to subject it to impairment testing each year. D. All entities were required to amortise goodwill over 20 years using the straightline method to allow comparisons. 24.

AASB 138 contains some elements that seem to be reactions to opportunistic behaviour by preparers of accounts and to the degree of uncertainty surrounding goodwill as an unidentifiable intangible asset. These elements include:

A. the prohibition on recording internally generated goodwill. B. the requirement to use a specific rate of amortisation. C. the specification of impairment testing. D. the prohibition on recording internally generated goodwill and the specification of impairment testing.

For Chapter 8 25.

The argument by Pacific Dunlop (1994) is that the accounting treatment of goodwill, particularly the requirement to amortise it over 20 years, places Australian companies at a competitive disadvantage internationally. Miller (1995) analyses this view and argues that:

A. The research that has shown accounting figures to be used in a mechanistic way suggests that Australian firms will be disadvantaged relative to international competitors in the takeovers market. B. Sophisticated users will be aware that there are no direct cash-flow effects of the different amortisation treatments for goodwill. The effect of differential taxation treatments (since the ATO does not permit a deduction for the amortisation of goodwill) will, however, have a negative impact on Australian companies. C. The efficient market hypothesis maintains that the capital market will impound accounting information efficiently into the price of shares. Therefore if Australian companies are required to report lower earnings through goodwill amortisation they will be valued at a lower amount than they would otherwise be by investors in the capital market. This would reduce their ability to bid for other companies in a takeover situation. D. The amortisation of goodwill can be a very significant cost for companies that have purchased a reasonable number of subsidiaries. Companies that are active in the takeover market in this way will be negatively impacted by the reporting of lower profits as a result of Australia's requirement that they amortise goodwill over a maximum of 20 years, whereas other countries permit a 40 year or unlimited life for goodwill. 26.

The approach to accounting for intangibles raises some issues because:

A. Assets are now subject to impairment testing, which will remove the professional judgment required for amortisation. B. Consistency has now been achieved regarding research and development meaning entities cannot claim to have expended resources on potential benefits while other entities could not. C. Many intangible assets will not be recognised under this approach, particularly in regard to internally generated assets. D. Intangible assets are more likely to be recorded at fair values because of the active market criteria, which may overstate asset values.

For Chapter 8 27.

Prior to the introduction of AASB 138 companies had found ways to circumvent the requirements of the revised (1996) version of AASB 1013. These methods included:

A. using the inverted sum-of-digits amortisation technique. B. calculating goodwill as the difference between the carrying value of the net assets of the acquired company and the consideration paid. C. requiring the purchased company to make excessive provisions for restructuring costs to be undertaken after the company is purchased. D. attributing the excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the company acquired to brands, licences and other identifiable intangible assets. 28.

Prior to the introduction of impairment testing companies had attempted to manipulate their accounts through amortisation:

A. because where managers were rewarded based on profits attained it was in their best interests to reduce expenses while they held that position. B. because contractual arrangements such as debt covenants often required asset values to be maximised. C. because recording higher amortisation expenses allowed profits to be reduced, thus allowing tax payments to be minimised without any cash outflows. D. because where managers were rewarded based on profits attained it was in their best interests to reduce expenses while they held that position and because contractual arrangements such as debt covenants often required asset values to be maximised.

For Chapter 8 29.

During 2001 the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the United States indicated they would look to change a requirement for the treatment of goodwill. That change is:

A. to remove the requirement to amortise goodwill and replace it with a requirement to write down goodwill to reflect any impairment in value. B. to allow the recognition of internally generated goodwill. C. to extend the period over which goodwill may be amortised. D. to allow the inverted sum-of-digits method of amortisation.

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For Chapter 8 30.

Big Ltd has purchased 100% of Little Ltd for a cash payment of $800 000. The additional costs to Big Ltd to complete the purchase were $3000. An extract from the statement of financial position for Little Ltd at the date of acquisition shows:

Additional information: The assets and liabilities of Little Ltd are stated at fair value except that: Land and buildings have a fair value of $300 000 Accounts receivable have a fair value of $20 000. Little owns a licence that has not been recorded in the accounts. Its fair value is $150 000. What is the amount of purchased goodwill that has been acquired by Big Ltd?

A. $242 000

For Chapter 8 B. $344 000 C. $252 000 D. $102 000 31.

As part of adopting IFRS, goodwill acquired in a business combination is no longer amo...