Company a Uses an Accelerated Depreciation Method While Company B

question 98

Multiple Choice

Company A uses an accelerated depreciation method while Company B uses the straight -line method. All other things equal, during the first few years of the asset's use, Company A will show which of the following compared to Company B?

• A) Higher asset values and net income.
• B) Lower asset values and higher net income.
• C) Higher asset values and lower net income.
• D) Lower asset values and net income.

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