alleryStart learning →Depreciation expense is best described as what type of item?
AA cash outflow each year
BA non-cash expense
CA refund of tax paid
DA yearly cash receipt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A non-cash expense
Depreciation needs no current outlay of cash and is added back when reconciling profit to operating cash.
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