Question 3a ii

Non-current assets are often a highly significant component of the total assets of an entity. Therefore, a number of different International Financial Reporting Standards have been published which regulate their definition, recognition, measurement and disclosure. IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements distinguishes between current and non-current assets. IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment and IAS 38 Intangible Assets specifically regulate the recognition, measurement and disclosure of tangible and intangible assets respectively.

Required:
Explain how:
(ii) IAS 16 defines property, plant and equipment and IAS 38 defines intangible assets. (4 marks)