Which one of the following is true concerning natural resource costs? A. The costs of acquiring natural resources are reported as an expense in the period incurred. B. The costs of acquisition and development are allocated as depletion over the expected productive life. C. The costs are depleted using MACRS. D. They include patents and oil and gas reserves.
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