The Term "Depreciable Base," or "Depreciation Base," as It Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

The term "depreciable base," or "depreciation base," as it is used in accounting, refers to

• A) the total amount to be charged (debited) to expense over an asset's useful life.
• B) the cost of the asset less the related depreciation recorded to date.
• C) the estimated market value of the asset at the end of its useful life.
• D) the acquisition cost of the asset.

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