📈 CFA Exam Prep

What is the effect of capitalizing an expenditure vs. expensing it in Year 1?

A It decreases assets
B It increases assets and reported income in the current year
C No effect
D It decreases equity

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Capitalizing increases assets and spreads cost over time, resulting in higher current-period income vs. immediate expensing.

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