When Subsequent Expenditure on Intangible Assets Occurs the Costs Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

When subsequent expenditure on intangible assets occurs the costs are:

• A) recognised directly in retained earnings account;
• B) immediately expensed;
• C) transferred to a revaluation reserve account;
• D) capitalised.

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