When Deciding Whether to Expense or Capitalize the Costs Incurred

question 22

Multiple Choice

When deciding whether to expense or capitalize the costs incurred after acquiring a capital asset, which one of the following is NOT relevant to the decision?

• A) Will these costs extend useful life?
• B) Will these costs reduce asset operating costs?
• C) Will these costs improve output?
• D) Will these costs be incurred for more than one year?

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