Patents Are Amortized Over a Period

question 120

Multiple Choice

Patents are amortized over a period:

• A) of 40 years or the expected useful life, whichever is less.
• B) of 20 years or the expected useful life, whichever is less.
• C) that must exceed 40 years.
• D) of one year or less.

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