The Chambers Corporation Was Formed in Early 2017

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Chambers Corporation was formed in early 2017. At the time of formation, Chamber spent the following amounts: accounting fees, $4,000; legal fees, $8,000; stock certificate costs, $3,000; initial franchise fee, $10,000; initial lease payment, $5,000; promotional fees, $3,000. Chamber intends to capitalize and amortize intangibles over the maximum allowable period in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Based on this strategy, what is Chambers's expense associated with organization costs in 2017?

• A) $ 6,000
• B) $18,000
• C) $28,000
• D) $33,000

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Definitions:

Original Condition

The state of an asset or item as it was initially acquired or received, before any modifications, repairs, or restoration.

Impairment Loss

The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, leading to a decrease in the asset's value on the financial statements.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A process of distributing the expenditure of a tangible asset across its useful life in identical annual amounts.

Technological Change

The overall process of invention, innovation, and diffusion of technology or processes.