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Basic Question 4 of 6

Under U.S. GAAP, internally created identifiable intangibles ______

A. must be expensed.
B. can be capitalized for costs incurred in the development stage if certain criteria are met.
C. can be capitalized for costs incurred in the research stage if certain criteria are met.
D. should be tested annually for impairment.

User Contributed Comments 6

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Bududeen tricky
wundac Got me
mrushdi IAS, more concern about the balance sheet accuracy. US GAAP more concern about the Income Statement.
papajeff dirty
johntan1979 Goodwill is unidentifiable intangible asset
Kevdharr Fooled me
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Learning Outcome Statements

compare the financial reporting of the following types of intangible assets: purchased, internally developed, and acquired in a business combination

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 7.