Dustin's Donuts Experienced a Decrease in the Value of the Trademark

question 50

Multiple Choice

Dustin's Donuts experienced a decrease in the value of the trademark of a company it acquired two years ago.This reduction in value results in:

• A)an impairment charge.
• B)depreciation expense.
• C)an operating expense.
• D)goodwill.

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