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IAS 38 – subsequent expenditure

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by Stephen Widberg.
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  • October 15, 2021 at 12:51 pm #637753
    perist1984
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    Dear tutor,

    Under IAS 38 computor software is capitalised when purchased. Under the purchase price there are certain number (say 100) of licences negotiated.
    What happens when company decides to purchase additional user licences in, say, two years time? Are these licences capitalised or expensed?

    Regards,

    October 15, 2021 at 6:59 pm #637775
    Stephen Widberg
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    I would capitalise and amortise over 2 years

    October 16, 2021 at 6:22 am #637783
    perist1984
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    I was going through IAS 38 and it says:

    “Due to the nature of intangible assets, subsequent expenditure will only rarely meet the criteria for being recognised in the carrying amount of an asset. [IAS 38.20].”

    Does that mean that correct treatement would be to expense new licences when purchased in later period?

    October 16, 2021 at 11:17 am #637805
    Stephen Widberg
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    You have to decide whether you consider if the asset is IDENTIFIABLE. Look for the clues in the exam question.

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