GASB 51: Intangible Assets 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the GASB 51: Intangible Assets document in the editor.
  2. Begin by reviewing the Learning Objective and Level section. This will help you understand the key accounting and reporting requirements outlined in GASB 51.
  3. Move to the Historical Perspective section. Familiarize yourself with how intangible assets have been treated historically, which will provide context for your entries.
  4. In the Intangible Asset Definition section, ensure you identify assets that meet all specified characteristics before proceeding to fill out relevant fields.
  5. Refer to the General Capitalization Criteria. Fill in any applicable fields regarding recognition, measurement, and amortization of intangible assets as per your organization’s policies.
  6. Complete sections on Internally Generated Intangible Assets (IGIA) and their capitalization criteria by detailing specific projects and associated costs.
  7. Finally, review your entries for accuracy before saving or exporting your completed form directly from our platform.

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Both the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) state that intangible assets lack physical substance but meet the definition of an asset; and its expected to benefit the organization for more than a year.
Common types of intangible assets Goodwill. Represents company reputation and customer relationships. Trademarks. Secure brand names and logos. Copyrights. Protect original literary and artistic works. Software Licenses. Patents. Franchise Agreements. Customer Lists. Broadcast Rights.
Examples of intangible assets include goodwill, brand recognition, copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade names, and customer lists. You can divide intangible assets into two categories: intellectual property and goodwill. Intellectual property is something that you create with your mind, such as a design.
A company may claim capital allowances for capital expenditure incurred on specified intangible assets against its income from relevant activities. Examples of specified intangible assets include patents, copyrights, trademarks and know-how.
Tangible assets are physical things. Examples include land, buildings, vehicles, furniture, and equipment. On the balance sheet, assets are recorded as current and long-term assets (non-current assets).