Using Higher Discount Rates

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using higher discount rates,

• A) accelerated cost recovery depreciation is more valuable than straight line.
• B) straight-line depreciation is more valuable than the accelerated cost recovery system of depreciation.
• C) depreciation policy makes no difference.
• D) later year depreciation has a higher net present value.

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