If a Plant Asset Is Retired Before It Is Fully

question 104

Multiple Choice

If a plant asset is retired before it is fully depreciated, and no residual or scrap value is received,

• A) a gain on disposal will be recorded.
• B) phantom depreciation must be taken as though the asset were still on the books.
• C) a loss on disposal will be recorded.
• D) no gain or loss on disposal will be recorded.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or values, while disregarding evidence that contradicts them.

Escalating Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting that the decision was wrong.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where information is presented or perceived in such a way that it leads to incorrect conclusions or decisions.

Lack-of-participation Error

A bias or error in decision-making that occurs when not all stakeholders or team members are involved or engaged in the process.