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Definitions (paras. 8-17)

8 The following terms are used in this Standard with the meanings specified:

"Amortisation" is the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an intangible asset over its useful life.

An "asset" is a resource: (a) controlled by an entity as a result of past events; and (b) from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity. [The definition of an asset in this Standard was not revised following the revision of the definition of an asset in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting issued in 2018.]

"Carrying amount" is the amount at which an asset is recognised in the statement of financial position after deducting any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses thereon.

"Cost" is the amount of cash or cash equivalents paid or the fair value of other consideration given to acquire an asset at the time of its acquisition or construction, or, when applicable, the amount attributed to that asset when initially recognised in accordance

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