The Accumulated Depletion Account Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

The accumulated depletion account is

• A) an expense account
• B) an intangible asset account
• C) reported on the income statement as other expense
• D) reported on the balance sheet as a deduction from the cost of the mineral deposit

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Definitions:

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Machinery

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Petroleum

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