Which Statement Best Describes the Proper Accounting Treatment for Long-Term

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the proper accounting treatment for long-term assets classified as property,plant,and equipment?

• A)Record them as assets and then depreciate them over an estimated useful life.
• B)Record them as expenses when purchased using the cost principle.
• C)Record them as assets and adjust them to market value each accounting period using the straight-line method.
• D)Record them as revenues and expenses using the matching principle.

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