Good will arising from business combination is:    a. charged to Retained Earnings after the acquisition is completed b. amortized over 40 years or its useful life whichever is longer c. amortized over 40 years of its useful life whichever is shorter d. never amortized

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Good will arising from business combination is: 
 
a. charged to Retained Earnings after the acquisition is completed
b. amortized over 40 years or its useful life whichever is longer
c. amortized over 40 years of its useful life whichever is shorter
d. never amortized
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