MNO Ltd adopts fair value for subsequent measurement of its intangible assets. An intangible with an estimated useful life of 9 years was acquired on 1 January 2012 for GHC90,000. It was revalued to GHC108,800 on 31 December 2012 and the revaluation surplus was correctly recognized on that date. As at 31 December 2013, the asset was revalued at GHC64,000. Required: State the accounting treatment required in 2012 and 2013 financial statements

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MNO Ltd adopts fair value for subsequent measurement of its intangible assets. An intangible with an estimated useful life of 9 years was acquired on 1 January 2012 for GHC90,000. It was revalued to GHC108,800 on 31 December 2012 and the revaluation surplus was correctly recognized on that date. As at 31 December 2013, the asset was revalued at GHC64,000.

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State the accounting treatment required in 2012 and 2013 financial statements

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