​No Matter Which Method of Depreciation Is Used

question 60

Multiple Choice

​No matter which method of depreciation is used,

• A) ​the firm's earnings are unaffected
• B) ​the cash flow from an investment is reduced
• C) ​the maximum amount that may be depreciated is the cost of the investment
• D) ​only short‑term assets may be depreciated

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