alleryStart learning →Showing accumulated depreciation separately does what?
AHides the asset's cost
BRaises the year's profit
CRemoves the need for a ledger
DKeeps original cost visible
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Keeps original cost visible
Keeping depreciation in a separate account leaves the original cost visible alongside it.
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