Which of the following best describes depreciation? A It is a means of spreading the payment for the asset over its total estimated life B It represents the decline in the market value of the asset C It is a means of spreading the cost of an asset over its estimated useful life D It is a way of estimating the cash needed to replace the asset in the future

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