A. True or False: ________ 1. Depreciation is the decline in the market value of tangible fixed assets. ________ 2. Depreciation must be charged for ascertaining true profit or loss of the business ________ 3. When the market value of an asset is higher than the book value, then depreciation is not charged.

A. True or False: 1. Depreciation is the decline in the market value of tangible fixed assets. 2. Depreciation must be charged for ascertaining true profit or loss of the business 3. When the market value of an asset is higher than the book value, then depreciation is not charged.

College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

23rd Edition

ISBN:9781337794756

Author:HEINTZ, James A.

Publisher:HEINTZ, James A.

Chapter5: Adjusting Entries And The Work Sheet

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5TF: LO1 The purpose of depreciation is to record the assets market value in the accounting records.

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