Talk Time Communications Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 279

Multiple Choice

Talk Time Communications is considering the purchase of a new satellite. The firm believes the satellite will help generate future earnings. In addition, the firm recognizes the tax benefits of a lower net income provided by the annual ________ of the asset.

• A) inventory valuation
• B) declining balance
• C) appreciation
• D) depreciation

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