Which of the Following Describes the Effect of Recording Depreciation

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the effect of recording depreciation expense at year-end?

• A)Net income decreases and total assets decrease.
• B)Total assets decrease and stockholders' equity is not affected.
• C)Net income decreases and total assets increase.
• D)Stockholders' equity is not affected and net income decreases.

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Definitions:

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