Neumann Corporation, a company with total assets of $2.5 million purchases a tool for $55. The tool represents a resource that will benefit the company for two years. Neumann's accountant recognizes the $55 as an expense. Which of the following statements relating to the accounting treatment is correct? O Small tools do not have future value and the related amount must be expensed when the tool is purchased. O Assets involving relatively small amounts may be expensed because the amount is immaterial. O Amounts relating to resources with a usefulness of less than three years must be expensed.
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