The Term Accumulated Depreciation, as Used in Accounting, Is Best

question 92

Multiple Choice

The term accumulated depreciation, as used in accounting, is best defined as:

• A) The portion of a PPE asset recognized as expense since the asset was acquired.
• B) Funds (or cash) set aside to replace the asset being depreciated.
• C) Earnings retained in the business that will be used to purchase another asset when the present asset is depreciated.
• D) An expense of doing business.

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Definitions:

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