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What factors should a company consider in estimating the useful life of an intangible?

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Intermediate Accounting

Intermediate Accounting

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Authors: Loren A Nikolai, D. Bazley and Jefferson P. Jones

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Posted Date: March 12, 2012 03:38:50
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