Faith Manufacturing Inc began business five years ago producing “Kneepal”, a new type of medical equipment. In 2020 the company hired special staff to develop special equipment at a cost of $170,000 that would increase their production. The cost of the equipment is: a. Treated as a business expense b. Exempt from disclosure in the financial report c. A capitalized cost d. Is not depreciated

Faith Manufacturing Inc began business five years ago producing “Kneepal”, a new type of medical equipment. In 2020 the company hired special staff to develop special equipment at a cost of $170,000 that would increase their production. The cost of the equipment is: a. Treated as a business expense b. Exempt from disclosure in the financial report c. A capitalized cost d. Is not depreciated

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