alleryStart learning →Brokerage, fees and duties paid when buying shares are:
Aincluded in cost of investment
Bshown as a deferred expense
Cdeducted from sale proceeds
Dcharged to profit and loss
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. included in cost of investment
Acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties form part of the cost of the investment.
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