Which of the Following Is the Correct Accounting Treatment for a Patent

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct accounting treatment for a patent?

• A) A patent must be shown as a current asset on the balance sheet.
• B) A patent must be depreciated or impaired, but not amortized.
• C) A patent must be capitalized and amortized over 20 years or less.
• D) A patent must be expensed, not capitalized, in the period in which it is purchased.

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Definitions:

Status

A recognized social position that an individual can occupy.

Taste

Refers to individuals' personal and cultural preferences for specific flavors, styles, or aesthetics.

Conspicuous Consumption

The purchase of goods or services for the purpose of displaying wealth or social status, rather than to meet practical needs.

Debt

An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, typically involving repayment of the initial sum plus interest.