Direct Incremental Costs Incurred to Sell Shares Such as Underwriting

question 132

Multiple Choice

Direct incremental costs incurred to sell shares such as underwriting costs should be accounted for as

• A) a reduction of share capital.
• B) an expense of the period in which the shares are issued.
• C) an intangible asset.
• D) a reduction of retained earnings.

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