An asset posses which of the following?

Correct answer: A. Future economic benefits for the business

  • A. Future economic benefits for the business
  • B. All kind of benefits for the business
  • C. Expenses for the business
  • D. Merits and Demerits for the business

Explanation

An asset is a resource controlled by the business that is expected to provide future economic benefits, such as cash inflows or service potential. Expenses reduce benefits, while merits and demerits are not accounting definitions of an asset.

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