Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Accounting Treatment

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the accounting treatment for pre- opening costs for new businesses?

• A)They should always be capitalized.
• B)They should always be expensed.
• C)Certain cost, such as mail order catalogues, may be capitalized under Private Entity
• D)Certain cost, such as mail order catalogues, may be capitalized under IFRS.

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