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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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Our chapter this week touches on the subject of depreciation. Regarding depreciation, of the following items, which are depreciated? Why or why not?

Prepaid Insurance
Manufacturing Equipment
Prepaid Rent
Computers

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The business possesses multiple assets that are used in the business. The depreciation is charged because these assets are normally used by the business in operational activities over the life of the assets. The depreciation is provided to ascertain the correct amount of profit or loss and show assets at the correct value in the balance sheet.

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