A New Accountant Working for Metcalf Company Records $800 Depreciation

question 98

Multiple Choice

A new accountant working for Metcalf Company records $800 Depreciation Expense as an increase to Depreciation Expense and a decrease to Cash.The effect of this is to:

• A)adjust the accounts to their proper amounts on December 31.
• B)understate total assets on the balance sheet as of December 31.
• C)overstate the book value of the depreciable assets at December 31.
• D)understate the book value of the depreciable assets as of December 31.

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