CAF-6 · Chapter 12 · Question 9 of 15
Which of the following is NOT an essential criterion for an item to meet the definition of an intangible asset?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) It must have physical substance.
Explanation
By definition, an intangible asset is an identifiable non-monetary asset *without* physical substance.
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