Accumulated Amortization Shows a Beginning Balance of $9,300 and an Ending

question 46

Multiple Choice

Accumulated amortization shows a beginning balance of $9,300 and an ending balance of $10,700. How much amortization expense was reported on the current year's income statement?

• A)$9,300
• B)$1,200
• C)$1,400
• D)$10,700

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