Why Is Accelerated Depreciation Often Favored for the Corporation's Set

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why is accelerated depreciation often favored for the corporation's set of tax books?

• A) It increases the total depreciation tax shield over the project's life.
• B) It reduces the total amount of taxes paid over the project's life.
• C) It increases net accounting profits over the project's life.
• D)It impacts favorably with the time value of money.

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