Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Depreciation

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding depreciation?

• A) Depreciation is a valuation concept; that is, we allocate costs to reflect the actual change in the value of the asset.
• B) Depreciation allocates the cost of a long-lived asset to the accounting periods over which it is used.
• C) Depreciation expense will typically will be shown on the statement of financial position.
• D) Accumulated depreciation has a normal debit balance.

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Definitions:

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