Current Accounting Standards Indicate That the Costs of Intangible Assets

Multiple Choice

Current accounting standards indicate that the costs of intangible assets with an indefinite life,such as goodwill,should

A) not be amortized.
B) be reported on the statement of retained earnings in the year in which acquired.
C) be amortized over a reasonable period of time not to exceed 40 years.
D) increase an expense account entirely in the year in which acquired.