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What are the two main characteristics of intangible assets?
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The two main characteristics of intangible assets are:
1. **Lack of Physical Substance**: Intangible assets do not have a physical presence; they cannot be touched or seen. Examples include patents, trademarks, copyrights, goodwill, and brand recognition. Their value lies in their rights or benefits rather than in any physical form.
2. **Identifiability**: Intangible assets are identifiable, meaning they can be separated from the company and sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, either individually or as part of a larger asset. This characteristic distinguishes them from other non-physical resources and allows for recognition in financial statements.
These characteristics play a crucial role in how intangible assets are accounted for and valued in financial reporting and business operations.
1. **Lack of Physical Substance**: Intangible assets do not have a physical presence; they cannot be touched or seen. Examples include patents, trademarks, copyrights, goodwill, and brand recognition. Their value lies in their rights or benefits rather than in any physical form.
2. **Identifiability**: Intangible assets are identifiable, meaning they can be separated from the company and sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, either individually or as part of a larger asset. This characteristic distinguishes them from other non-physical resources and allows for recognition in financial statements.
These characteristics play a crucial role in how intangible assets are accounted for and valued in financial reporting and business operations.