Amortization Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

Amortization is:

• A)The systematic allocation of the cost of an intangible asset to expense over its estimated useful life.
• B)The process of allocating to expense the cost of a plant asset to the accounting periods benefiting from its use.
• C)The process of allocating the cost of natural resources to periods when they are consumed.
• D)An accelerated form of expensing an asset's cost.
• E)Also called depletion.

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Definitions:

Deserved

Earned or merited based on actions, behavior, or qualifications.

Essential Terms

Fundamental conditions or clauses in a contract that are critical to its enforcement and interpretation.

Clearly Specified

means stated or described in a manner that leaves no ambiguity regarding the details or requirements.

Past Consideration

Anything given or promised to be given in the past, which cannot be considered valuable in the context of forming a current contract.