There are currently limited circumstances in which intangible assets can be recorded in the financial statements...

There are currently limited circumstances in which intangible assets can be recorded in the financial statements of Australian companies. Do you think this is appropriate or do you think the accounting standards should allow more extensive disclosures of intangible assets? Justify your position and include an example?

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