Amortization

question 44

Multiple Choice

Amortization:

• A)Is the systematic allocation of the cost of an intangible asset to expense over its estimated useful life.
• B)Is the process of allocating to expense the cost of a plant asset to the accounting periods benefiting from its use.
• C)Is the process of allocating the cost of natural resources to periods when they are consumed.
• D)Is an accelerated form of expensing an asset's cost.
• E)Is also called depletion.

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