AASB 138 - Intangible Assets - July 2004
Example 8 A trademark acquired 10 years Example 8 A trademark acquired 10 years ago that distinguishes a leading consumer product
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Example 8 A trademark acquired 10 years ago that distinguishes a leading consumer product
The trademark was regarded as having an indefinite useful life when it was acquired because the trademarked product was expected to generate net cash inflows indefinitely. However, unexpected competition has recently entered the market and will reduce future sales of the product. Management estimates that net cash inflows generated by the product will be 20% less for the foreseeable future. However, management expects that the product will continue to generate net cash inflows indefinitely at those reduced amounts.
As a result of the projected decrease in future net cash inflows, the entity determines that the estimated recoverable amount of the trademark is less than its carrying amount, and an impairment loss is recognised. Because it is still regarded as having an indefinite useful life, the trademark would continue not to be amortised but would be tested for impairment in accordance with AASB 136 annually and whenever there is an indication that it may be impaired.