When a Company Discards Machinery That Is Fully Depreciated, This

question 74

Multiple Choice

When a company discards machinery that is fully depreciated, this transaction have which of the following effect on the company's accounts?

• A) decrease Accumulated Depreciation; decrease Machinery
• B) increase Machinery; increase Accumulated Depreciation
• C) increase Cash; increase Accumulated Depreciation
• D) increase Depreciation Expense; increase Accumulated Depreciation

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