In a Business Combination Accounted for as an Acquisition, How

Multiple Choice

In a business combination accounted for as an acquisition, how should the excess of fair value of net assets acquired over the consideration paid be treated?

A) Amortized as a credit to income over a period not to exceed forty years.
B) Amortized as a charge to expense over a period not to exceed forty years.
C) Amortized directly to retained earnings over a period not to exceed forty years.
D) Recorded as an ordinary gain.