Reasons For Charging Depreciation - SS1 Accounting Past Questions and Answers - page 1

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Why is depreciation charged?

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To recognize the gradual loss in value of a tangible asset over time

B

To increase the value of a tangible asset over time

 

C

To recover the cost of a tangible asset all at once

D

To increase the taxable income of a company

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What is the matching principle?

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The principle that ensures that the expenses related to an asset are recognized in the same accounting period as the revenue it generates

B

The principle that allows a company to charge depreciation on an intangible asset

C

The principle that requires a company to increase the value of a tangible asset over time

D

The principle that requires a company to recover the cost of a tangible asset all at once

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What is the primary reason for charging depreciation?

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To accurately account for the loss in value of a fixed asset over time

B

To increase the taxable income of a company

C

To recover the cost of a fixed asset all at once

D

To match the expenses associated with an asset with the revenue it generates

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How does depreciation affect a company's taxable income?

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It reduces the taxable income of a company

B

It increases the taxable income of a company

 

C

It has no effect on the taxable income of a company

D

It increases the value of a company's assets

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Which assets are usually subject to depreciation?

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Fixed assets such as buildings, vehicles, equipment, and machinery

 

B

Current assets such as cash, inventory, and accounts receivable

C

Intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights

D

Both fixed and current assets

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6

What is the formula for calculating depreciation?

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What are some methods used to calculate depreciation?

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