How Competitors Calculate Depreciation Is Most Likely to Affect Comparisons

question 78

Multiple Choice

How competitors calculate depreciation is most likely to affect comparisons between competitors if property,plant and equipment:

• A)makes up a large percentage of assets and average useful lives are fairly different.
• B)makes up a small percentage of assets and assets are financed in a different way.
• C)makes up a small percentage of assets and average useful lives are fairly similar.
• D)is primarily leased in the industry,not purchased.

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