The Purchase of Fixed Assets Is Likely to Require Different

question 70

Multiple Choice

The purchase of fixed assets is likely to require different authorization processes than the purchase of inventory.Which of the following is not likely to be part of the authorization of fixed assets?

• A)Specific authorization
• B)Inclusion in the capital budget
• C)An investment analysis or feasibility analysis of the purchase
• D)Approval of the depreciation schedule

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