a. Complete the table below to indicate whether the intangibles listed are amortizable assets as they have a finite life; are not amortized as they have an indefinite life; or may be either depending on the nature of the agreement.
b. Provide a brief explanation of the determining factors to be considered when determining whether intangibles that are potentially either should be amortized or not.

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