An item of property, plant and equipment was acquired for $250,000 on 120-day terms. At the time of acquisition, which of the following statements regarding the $250,000 is correct?   A.It is not a cost, nor an expenditure, nor an expense. B.It is a cost, but not an expenditure nor an expense. C.It is a cost and an expense, but not an expenditure. D.It is a cost and an expenditure, but not an expense. E.It is an expenditure, but not a cost nor an expense.

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An item of property, plant and equipment was acquired for $250,000 on 120-day terms.

At the time of acquisition, which of the following statements regarding the $250,000 is correct?

 

A.It is not a cost, nor an expenditure, nor an expense.

B.It is a cost, but not an expenditure nor an expense.

C.It is a cost and an expense, but not an expenditure.

D.It is a cost and an expenditure, but not an expense.

E.It is an expenditure, but not a cost nor an expense.

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