The Book or Carrying Value of an Asset Is

question 101

Multiple Choice

The book or carrying value of an asset is:

• A)its acquisition cost less the accumulated amortization from the acquisition date to the balance sheet date.
• B)its acquisition cost plus accumulated amortization from the acquisition date to the balance sheet date.
• C)the amount that could be obtained for the asset on the balance sheet date if it were sold.
• D)the annual cost of carrying the asset in inventory.

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