The Auditor May Conclude That Depreciation Charges Are Insufficient by Noting

question 37

Multiple Choice

The auditor may conclude that depreciation charges are insufficient by noting:

• A)insured values greatly in excess of book values.
• B)large amounts of fully depreciated assets.
• C)continuous trade-ins of relatively new assets.
• D)excessive recurring losses on assets retired.

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