The following have been recorded as intangible assets in the accounts of Omega Ltd: (a) Payment...

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The following have been recorded as intangible assets in the accounts of Omega Ltd: (a) Payment of $72,000 for the research and development of Product Alpha. It was ascertained that the company is only at its initial, exploratory stage with Product Alpha. Payment of $28,000 to develop its own Brand Omega. (b) Required: For each of the above transactions, explain the correct accounting treatment with reference to IAS 38 Intangible Assets, and prepare the necessary correcting journal entries, where applicable. (10 marks) The following have been recorded as intangible assets in the accounts of Omega Ltd: (a) Payment of $72,000 for the research and development of Product Alpha. It was ascertained that the company is only at its initial, exploratory stage with Product Alpha. Payment of $28,000 to develop its own Brand Omega. (b) Required: For each of the above transactions, explain the correct accounting treatment with reference to IAS 38 Intangible Assets, and prepare the necessary correcting journal entries, where applicable. (10 marks)

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