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question 25

Multiple Choice

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On January 2, 2011, Ace Inc.purchased a patent with a cost CHF1,880,000, and a useful life of 4 years.At December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2012, the company determines that impairment indicators are present.The following information is available for impairment testing at each year end:
No changes were made in the asset's estimated useful life.
-The company's 2012 income statement will report

• A)Amortization Expense of CHF470,000.
• B)Amortization Expense of CHF500,000 and Loss on Impairment of CHF110,000.
• C)Amortization Expense of CHF470,000 and a Loss of Impairment of CHF50,000.
• D)Loss on impairment of 140,000.

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