ASA Intangible Asset Valuation

Question 1

Which of the following best defines an intangible asset in the context of ASA appraisal practice?

Accepted Answer

A non-physical asset that provides future economic benefits

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Any asset that cannot be sold independently of the business

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A non-monetary asset that is fully depreciated on the balance sheet

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An asset that generates no measurable cash flow

Question 2

The relief-from-royalty method is most commonly used to value which type of intangible asset?

Accepted Answer

Trade names and trademarks

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Customer relationships

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Assembled workforce

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Deferred revenue

Question 3

In the Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (MPEEM), 'contributory asset charges' represent:

Accepted Answer

Required returns on all other assets that contribute to the subject intangible's earnings

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Total depreciation of tangible assets used in the business

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The fair market value of all supporting intangible assets

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Transaction costs associated with acquiring the intangible asset

Question 4

Which of the following is generally considered a 'separable' intangible asset under ASC 805?

Accepted Answer

Customer lists

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Goodwill

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Going concern value

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Workforce in place

Question 5

Goodwill in a business combination is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The residual after allocating fair value to all identifiable assets and liabilities

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The premium paid for brand recognition only

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The net present value of expected future profits

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The book value of intangible assets on the target's balance sheet

Question 6

The 'with and without' method values an intangible asset by:

Accepted Answer

Calculating the difference in company value assuming the intangible exists versus assuming it does not

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Comparing the subject company's value to competitors with and without the asset

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Applying a royalty rate to revenues with and without use of the asset

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Estimating replacement cost with and without obsolescence adjustments

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT typically recognized as a separately identifiable intangible asset in a purchase price allocation?

Accepted Answer

Assembled workforce

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Non-compete agreements

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Developed technology

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Customer relationships