Credits

question 197

Multiple Choice

Credits

• A) decrease both assets and liabilities.
• B) decrease assets and increase liabilities.
• C) increase both assets and liabilities.
• D) increase assets and decrease liabilities.

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Definitions:

Units-of-Production Method

A depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces or hours it operates.

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was put into use, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.

Loss on Disposal

An accounting term referring to the loss incurred when a fixed asset is sold or disposed of for less than its carrying amount on the books.