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Charging higher depreciation than required creates which kind of reserve?
ACapital reserve
BSecret reserve
CGeneral reserve
DSpecific reserve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Secret reserve
Overcharging depreciation lowers disclosed profit and hides the excess, forming a secret reserve.
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