Accounting Ratios Are Useful as Management Performance Measures

question 141

True/False

Accounting ratios are useful as management performance measures.

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Double Diminishing-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that computes depreciation at double the rate of the straight-line method.

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets or liabilities as recorded in the financial statements, after accounting for depreciation, amortization, or impairment.

Residual Value

The estimated remaining value of an asset at the end of its useful life.