Goodwill May Be

question 87

Multiple Choice

Goodwill may be

• A) capitalized only when purchased.
• B) capitalized either when purchased or created internally.
• C) capitalized only when created internally.
• D) written off directly to retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Depreciable Assets

Long-term assets subject to depreciation, meaning their costs are systematically allocated over their useful lives as they are used and wear out.

Depreciation Methods

Various approaches for allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life, such as straight-line or declining balance methods.

Group Depreciation Method

An accounting technique used to depreciate a portfolio of assets collectively, often applied to assets with similar characteristics and useful lives.

Accumulated Depreciation

This represents the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired.