When Historical Cost Is Used to Record Equipment, It Would

question 7

Multiple Choice

When historical cost is used to record equipment, it would appear as the:

• A) original cost in an asset account on the balance sheet.
• B) residual value in the Stockholders Equity account.
• C) residual value in an asset account on the balance sheet.
• D) original cost on the income statement.

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