alleryStart learning →A prepaid expense is treated as
Aan expense of the current period
Ba liability to the supplier
Can asset until it is used up
Da reduction of owner's capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. an asset until it is used up
A prepaid expense gives probable future benefits, so it stays an asset until consumed.
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