The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

question 131

Multiple Choice

The modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) :

• A)Is included in the U.S.federal income tax rules for depreciating assets.
• B)Is an outdated system that is no longer used by companies.
• C)Is required for financial reporting.
• D)Is identical to units of production depreciation.
• E)Does not allow partial year depreciation.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Gain

Increases in the value of an asset that has not been sold, thus not yet generating actual cash income.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Securities that are held with the intent of selling them sometime in the future.

Discontinued Operations

Parts of a company's operations that have been disposed of or sold off, which are reported separately on the financial statements.

Gains

Financial benefits realized from selling assets for more than their purchase costs.