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Joined April 2025
Under IFRS, the costs of obtaining ISO 9000 certification are generally expensed as incurred and not capitalized, because they do not meet the criteria for recognition as an intangible asset under IAS 38. These costs—such as consultancy, audits, training, and implementation—typically do not result in a separately identifiable resource controlled by the entity that can generate future economic benefits on its own. However, in rare cases where certification is part of a broader development project and directly attributable to bringing another asset (like software or machinery) into use, some costs may be capitalized, but this requires strict justification and clear documentation.