Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Under current laws and regulations, corporations must use straight-line depreciation for all assets whose lives are 5 years or longer.
• B) Corporations must use the same depreciation method for both stockholder reporting and tax purposes.
• C) Using accelerated depreciation rather than straight line normally has the effect of speeding up cash flows and thus increasing a project's forecasted NPV.
• D) Using accelerated depreciation rather than straight line normally has no effect on a project's total projected cash flows nor would it affect the timing of those cash flows or the resulting NPV of the project.
• E) Since depreciation is a cash expense, the faster an asset is depreciated, the lower the projected NPV from investing in the asset.

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Definitions:

Large Businesses

Enterprises or corporations that operate on a large scale in terms of revenue, employees, and market impact, often influencing their industry or sector significantly.

Corporation

A legal entity distinct from its owners, with its own rights, privileges, and liabilities.

Owned

Referring to assets or properties that are legally possessed by an individual or entity.

Partnership

A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits.