Many Companies Use an Accelerated Depreciation Method Because

question 138

Multiple Choice

Many companies use an accelerated depreciation method because:

• A) It is required by the tax code.
• B) It is required by financial reporting rules.
• C) It yields larger depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's life.
• D) It yields a higher income in the early years of the asset's useful life.
• E) The results are identical to straight-line depreciation.

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