Patisserrita Is a Family-Owned Chain of Bakeries in the Northtown

question 96

Multiple Choice

Patisserrita is a family-owned chain of bakeries in the Northtown region. The chain sells luxury desserts and pastries that are priced at a permium. Bianca, one of the owners of the business, is considering expanding the business using a market penetration strategy. Which of the following will she do?

• A) Bianca opens a franchise in a neighboring city.
• B) Bianca introduces strategies to target her competitors' customers.
• C) Bianca creates sugar-free and gluten-free products to cater to health-conscious consumers.
• D) Bianca begins developing a line of kitchenware for pastry chefs.
• E) Bianca opens a fast-food outlet in a neighboring city.

Differentiate between amortizable and non-amortizable intangible assets.

Determine the financial implications and accounting treatment of negative goodwill.

Understand the impact of legal fees and costs associated with the defense and acquisition of intangible assets.

Grasp the required disclosures for intangible assets and goodwill in financial statements.

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