The Full-Cost Method of Accounting for Exploration and Evaluation Costs

question 20

Multiple Choice

The full-cost method of accounting for exploration and evaluation costs in the extractive industries:

• A) requires that all such costs be recognised as expenses
• B) requires that all such costs be recognised as assets
• C) allows more timely disclosure of the costs of unsuccessful exploration activities
• D) gives asset values closely approximating the value of mineral deposits that are discovered

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