Which of the Following Statements Regarding Impairment Is Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding impairment is correct?

• A) Asset impairment losses are a regular operating expense of most businesses.
• B) When a company records an asset impairment loss, it will increase net income for that period.
• C) The accounting for impairment losses is an application of the cost principle.
• D) Asset impairment losses are reported on the income statement as an operating expense.

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