Depletion

question 9

Multiple Choice

Depletion:

• A) Is the process of allocating the cost of natural resources to periods in which they are consumed.
• B) Is also called depreciation.
• C) Is also called amortization.
• D) Is an unrealized expense reported in equity.
• E) Is the process of allocating the cost of intangibles to periods in which they are used.

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