Under ASPE, an Asset Retirement Obligation Should Be Recognized When

question 85

Multiple Choice

Under ASPE, an asset retirement obligation should be recognized when

• A) an asset is impaired and is available for sale.
• B) operation of an asset has resulted in an additional obligation such as the cost of cleaning up an oil spill.
• C) there is a legal obligation to restore the site of the asset at the end of its useful life.
• D) the company has an obligation to purchase a long-lived asset.

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