The accounting for an intangible asset is based on its useful life. An intangible asset with a
finite useful life is amortised (see paragraphs 97–106), and an intangible asset with an
indefinite useful life is not (see paragraphs 107–110). The Illustrative Examples accompanying
this Standard illustrate the determination of useful life for different intangible assets, and the
subsequent accounting for those assets based on the useful life determinations.