Poston Company uses an accelerated depreciation method for tax purposes rather than straight-line depreciation for a new asset acquisition. Which of the following choices correctly shows when the majority of depreciation would be taken (early or late in the asset's life), when most of the tax savings occur (early or late in the asset's life), and which depreciation method would have the higher present value? When Majority of Depreciation is Taken When Majority of Tax Savings Occur Depreciation Method with Higher Present Value A. Early in life Early in life Accelerated B. Early in life Early in life Straight-line C. Early in life Late in life

Poston Company uses an accelerated depreciation method for tax purposes rather than straight-line depreciation for a new asset acquisition. Which of the following choices correctly shows when the majority of depreciation would be taken (early or late in the asset's life), when most of the tax savings occur (early or late in the asset's life), and which depreciation method would have the higher present value? When Majority of Depreciation is Taken When Majority of Tax Savings Occur Depreciation Method with Higher Present Value A. Early in life Early in life Accelerated B. Early in life Early in life Straight-line C. Early in life Late in life

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The primary advantage to using accelerated rather than straight-line depreciation is that with accelerated depreciation the total amount of depreciation that can be taken, assuming the asset is used for its full tax life, is greater. A True False
The use of accelerated depreciation for tax purposes and straight-line depreciation for accounting purposes results in: O The asset being fully depreciated for tax purposes in half the time it takes to become fully depreciated for accounting purposes. O A larger amount of depreciation expense shown on the tax return than on the income statement over the asset's useful life. O A larger amount of depreciation expense shown on the income statement than on the tax return in the last year of the asset's useful life. O A loss on the sale of the asset in question if it is sold for its book value before its useful life expires.
Which of these statements about depreciation is true? a. MACRS depreciation incorporates only declining balance depreciation in itscomputations for all assets.b. Straight line depreciation is actually not straight at all, but is based on anexponential decay function.c. For twenty-first century assets in the U.S., MACRS depreciation and taxdepreciation have the same meaning.d. Gains tax is paid on any revenue that exceeds the year's depreciation allowance.
Many companies use an accelerated depreciation method because: A. It is required by the tax code.B. It is required by financial reporting rules.C. It yields larger depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's life.D. It yields a higher income in the early years of the asset's useful life.E. The results are identical to straight-line depreciation.
If a company is seeking to minimize its income tax expense, the depreciation method it would most likely select would be the: units of production method straight-line method single-and-a-half depreciation method double-declining balance method
Multiple choice: a benefit of using an accelerated depreciation method is that a. it is preferred by the tax code b. it yields a higher income in the early years of an asset's useful life c. it yields a larger depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's life d. the results are identical to straight line depreciation
Match the concept that closely describes a particular depreciation method. Choose the correct answer lowers the tax liability a) double-declining balance method b) units-of-production method c) straight-line method more closely matches the expense with the benefit of the asset a) double-declining balance method b) units-of-production method c) straight-line method most commonly used method a) double-declining balance method b) units-of-production method c) straight-line method
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding depreciation? a. It is a systematic, rational method of allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life b. It attempts to match the costs of acquiring an asset to the benefits to bederived from the asset c. It does not attempt to measure the value of the asset d. It provides funds for the replacement of the asset through tax savings over the asset's life
Discuss the difference between the straight-line method of depreciation and the accelerated methods. Why do companies use different depreciation methods for tax reporting and financial reporting?
Which of the following statements is false? A For tax purposes, companies can use the MACRS depreciation method. B When you change a depreciation estimate, such as salvage value, you need to make an adjustment to retained earnings. C If the expected future cash flow is less than the carrying amount, the asset is considered impaired. D If an impairment loss is recorded, depreciation must be recalculated since the book value changed.
With regards to depreciation, which of the following is not true? O 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.
A company can either purchase or lease an asset. When comparing the two alternatives, which of the following is not an advantage of buying and financing the asset? (a) the possibility of receiving an investment tax credit (b) Obtaining a tax deduction for the depreciation expense (c) The potential of the asset to appreciate in value (d) Improved financial leverage

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	When Majority of Depreciation is Taken	When Majority of Tax Savings Occur	Depreciation Method with Higher Present Value
A.	Early in life	Early in life	Accelerated
B.	Early in life	Early in life	Straight-line
C.	Early in life	Late in life	Straight-line
D.	Late in life	Late in life	Straight-line
E.	Late in life	Early in life	Accelerated