Why are intangible assets with a finite life amortized, but intangible assets with an indefinite life are

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Why are intangible assets with a finite life amortized, but intangible assets with an indefinite life are not?
Intangible Assets
An intangible asset is a resource controlled by an entity without physical substance. Unlike other assets, an intangible asset has no physical existence and you cannot touch it.Types of Intangible Assets and ExamplesSome examples are patented...
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Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making

ISBN: 978-1119368458

7th Canadian edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Barbara Trenholm, Wayne Irvine

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