According to SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” if no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factors limit the life ofan intangible asset, the asset’s assigned value is allocated to expense over which of the following?

a. 20 years. LO1

b. 20 years with an annual impairment review.

c. Infinitely.

d. Indefinitely (no amortization) with an annual impairment review until its life becomes finite.