The Ruth Corp

question 73

Multiple Choice

The Ruth Corp. has a machine that it bought January 1, 2016, for $10,000. The machine is used in making the company's products. It expects the machine to last five years in total, and then to have zero value at the end of five years (December 31, 2020) What adjustment, if any, is needed in 2016 with regard to this machine?

• A) No adjustment is needed
• B) An increase in accumulated depreciation of $2,000, and a reduction in equity of $2,000 (there would be $2,000 of depreciation expense.)
• C) A reduction in total assets of $10,000, and a reduction in equity of $10,000 (there would be $10,000 of depreciation expense.)
• D) A reduction in cash of $2,000, and a reduction in equity of $2,000 (there would be $2,000 of depreciation expense.)

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