Which Statement Does Not Describe the "Successful Efforts" Method

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement does not describe the "successful efforts" method?

• A)A method of accounting that capitalizes costs of mineral exploration and evaluation only if the outcome is successful.
• B)A method of accounting that capitalizes costs of mineral exploration and evaluation only if the production is technically feasible.
• C)A method of accounting that capitalizes costs of mineral exploration and evaluation until the production is successful.
• D)A method of accounting that capitalizes costs of mineral exploration and evaluation only if the production is commercially viable.

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