With regards to depreciation, which of the following is not true? Straight Line depreciation includes initial cost and salvage value in the depreciation calculation. In straight line depreciation, the depreciation life (n) is set based on the MACRS property class. MACRS Depreciation method is the only method allowed for accounting and tax purposes. In MACRS depreciation, the salvage value is assumed to be zero. In straight line depreciation, the asset is depreciated down to a book value equal to the salvage value.

With regards to depreciation, which of the following is not true? Straight Line depreciation includes initial cost and salvage value in the depreciation calculation. In straight line depreciation, the depreciation life (n) is set based on the MACRS property class. MACRS Depreciation method is the only method allowed for accounting and tax purposes. In MACRS depreciation, the salvage value is assumed to be zero. In straight line depreciation, the asset is depreciated down to a book value equal to the salvage value.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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