4. The most appropriate definition of depreciation is: A. A means of determining the decrease in the market value of an asset over time B. A means of allocating the cost of an asset over a number of accounting periods C. A means of setting funds aside for the replacement of the asset D. A means of estimating the current value of the asset

4. The most appropriate definition of depreciation is: A. A means of determining the decrease in the market value of an asset over time B. A means of allocating the cost of an asset over a number of accounting periods C. A means of setting funds aside for the replacement of the asset D. A means of estimating the current value of the asset

College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

23rd Edition

ISBN:9781337794756

Author:HEINTZ, James A.

Publisher:HEINTZ, James A.

Chapter5: Adjusting Entries And The Work Sheet

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MC: LO1 The purpose of depreciation is to (a) spread the cost of an asset over its useful life. (b) show...

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