When Historical Cost Is Used in the Accounting Records, the Book

question 141

Multiple Choice

When historical cost is used in the accounting records, the book value of the asset is

• A) the original cost.
• B) the market value.
• C) original cost less accumulated depreciation.
• D) appraised value.

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