The Process of Allocating a Property, Plant, and Equipment Asset's

question 88

Multiple Choice

The process of allocating a property, plant, and equipment asset's cost to expense over the period the asset is used is called:

• A)cash-basis accounting.
• B)amortization.
• C)accruing.
• D)direct write-off.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after eliminating intercompany transactions, presented in a consolidated financial statement.

Non-Controlling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent company.

Intercompany Profits

Profits that arise from transactions between companies under the same parent company, usually eliminated during consolidation of financial statements.

Non-controlling Interest

An ownership stake in a corporation where the stake does not grant the investor sufficient voting power to dictate corporate policy.