Chapter 12, Problem 2BCC

Basis for Conclusions Case 2: Intangible Assets – Subsequent Measurement

Under certain circumstances, IFRS allows some intangible assets to be revalued, whereas U.S. GAAP does not allow revaluation. Read the Basis for Conclusions in IAS 38, Intangible Assets, particularly paragraphs BC76 and BC77. Does the IASB provide any insight as to why it decided to allow the revaluation of some intangible assets?