Operating Losses Incurred During the Start-Up Years of a New

question 9

Multiple Choice

Operating losses incurred during the start-up years of a new business should be

• A) accounted for and reported like the operating losses of any other business.
• B) written off directly against retained earnings.
• C) capitalized as a deferred charge and amortized over five years.
• D) capitalized as an intangible asset and amortized over a period not to exceed 20 years.

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