When an Adjusting Entry for Depreciation Expense for the Accounting

question 31

Multiple Choice

When an adjusting entry for depreciation expense for the accounting period is recorded,

• A)assets and shareholders' equity increase.
• B)the amount of depreciation expense is subtracted from accumulated depreciation.
• C)assets and shareholders' equity decrease.
• D)assets increase and shareholders' equity decreases.

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