Accounting 0452 · IGCSE · Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets

Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets — practice question

Which statement regarding the reducing balance method of depreciation is incorrect?

  • AA lower amount of depreciation is charged in the early years of the asset’s life than in the later years.
  • BEach year a given percentage is deducted from the cost of the asset less the depreciation to date.
  • CIt is used for assets which give greater benefits in the early years of their life.
  • DThe net book value of the non-current asset will never reach a nil value.

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