Intangible Assets - software

For depreciation purpose, is scrap value considered in software ?
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This discussion clarifies the treatment of scrap and residual value for software as an intangible asset. Generally, the residual value of software is assumed to be zero unless there's a third-party commitment to buy it or an active market exists. If software's useful life is under a year, its full purchase price is expensed. Depreciation for tax purposes should follow IT Act rules, while company accounts may use different formulas.

Is there scrap value for your software?
If software validity is upto one year then whole purchase value consider as an expense.

It is called as residual value in this standard.

No scrap value cannot be considered

What will be the depreciation applicable in such a case?

Use the it act depreciation for tax purposes. For company purposes, use the dep formula.

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75. The residual value of an intangible asset should be assumed to be zero unless:
(a) there is a commitment by a third party to purchase the asset at the end of its useful life; or
(b) there is an active market for the asset and:
(i) residual value can be determined by reference to that
market; and
(ii) it is probable that such a market will exist at the end of the asset's useful life.
76. A residual value other than zero implies that an enterprise expects to dispose of the intangible asset before the end of its economic life.
 

 

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Your welcome
What is a scrap value of software ?

75. The residual value of an intangible asset should be assumed to be zero unless: (a) there is a commitment by a third party to purchase the asset at the end of its useful life; or (b) there is an active market for the asset and: (i) residual value can be determined by reference to that market; and (ii) it is probable that such a market will exist at the end of the asset's useful life. 76. A residual value other than zero implies that an enterprise expects to dispose of the intangible asset before the end of its economic life.  
 

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