A Depreciation Method That Writes Off a Relatively Larger Amount

question 84

Multiple Choice

A depreciation method that writes off a relatively larger amount of the asset's cost nearer the start of its useful life than the straight-line method is the:

• A)units-of-production method.
• B)straight-line method.
• C)accelerated depreciation method.
• D)estimated residual value method.

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