100. into cash. are temporary investments of excess cash in bonds and stocks that can readily be converted A. Accounts receivable B. Owners' net contribution margins C. Notes payable D. Marketable securities E. Marketable receivables 101. is the company's ability to expense fixed assets over their useful life. A. Amortization B. Acceleration C. Depreciation D. Capital budgeting E. Maturation 101. Sullins Cleaning Service has purchased a new pressure washer for $18,000. Sullins Cleaning is allowed to charge a portion of the company's cost during its useful life against the profits it generates. This practice is called: A. amortization B. deceleration C. acceleration D. depreciation E. appreciation