Land Improvements Should Be Depreciated Over the Useful Life of the

question 304

Multiple Choice

Land improvements should be depreciated over the useful life of the

• A) land.
• B) buildings on the land.
• C) land or land improvements whichever is longer.
• D) land improvements.

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