Which of the following is NOT true about capitalizing interest under U.S. GAAP? (A 24) Group of answer choices U.S. GAAP requires companies have a construction loan in order to capitalize interest. U.S. GAAP requires capitalization stop when the asset is substantially ready to use. U.S. GAAP requires construction to begin before interest can be capitalized. U.S. GAAP requires payments on construction to be made before interest can be capitalized.

Which of the following is NOT true about capitalizing interest under U.S. GAAP? (A 24) Group of answer choices U.S. GAAP requires companies have a construction loan in order to capitalize interest. U.S. GAAP requires capitalization stop when the asset is substantially ready to use. U.S. GAAP requires construction to begin before interest can be capitalized. U.S. GAAP requires payments on construction to be made before interest can be capitalized.

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