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Does purchasing company take over intangible assets as well or are they written off?
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usually its taken over unless given in adjustments to write off, if nothing mentioned take over and write a note after answer saying as nothing was mentioned regarding intangible assets assumed that purchasing co. has taken over. Don't assume reverse better to take it over. And goodwill/capital reserve arising out of amalgamation is shown in asset/reserves and surplus