FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Intangible assets are amortized when:
- There is no more
depreciation available to take. - It has a finite life.
- It has an infinite life.
- The value has been impaired.
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Companies use assets to operate their businesses. These assets include such things as fixed assets, current assets, and intangible assets. The company should record the assets as per the accounting principles and accounting standards.
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