What does depreciation generally represent when computing business income?
Correct answer: A. The allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life
- A. The allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life
- B. The immediate recovery of all cash paid for an asset
- C. The increase in market value of a business asset
- D. The repayment of a business owner's personal loan
Explanation
Depreciation allocates the cost of a qualifying depreciable asset over the period in which it is used to earn income. It is not the same as an increase in market value or repayment of financing.
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