According to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,the Proper Accounting Treatment for the Cost

question 190

Multiple Choice

According to generally accepted accounting principles,the proper accounting treatment for the cost of a trademark that management feels will retain its value indefinitely is to

• A) write the cost off immediately.
• B) amortize the cost over a reasonable life.
• C) amortize the cost over five years.
• D) carry the cost as an asset indefinitely.

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Definitions:

Lean Manufacturing

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