Which One of the Following Statements Regarding Depreciation Is Correct

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding depreciation is correct?

• A) The depreciation tax shield adjusts annually with the level of inflation.
• B) The real amount of annual depreciation is fixed, thus the higher the rate of inflation, the higher the depreciation tax shield.
• C) Tax law allows accelerated depreciation to be used for tax purposes.
• D) MACRS can be used for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes.

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Definitions:

Long-run Average Total Cost

The average cost per unit of output when all inputs, including capital, are variable, analyzed over a period when all factors of production can be adjusted.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, resulting in a decrease in the per-unit cost as the scale of production is enlarged.

Long-run Total Costs

The aggregate sum of all production costs for a company when all input factors are variable, analyzed over a prolonged period.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to size, output, or scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.