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AIt requires a current cash outlay
BIt is a non-cash expense
CIt always raises cash flow
DIt is paid to the tax office
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is a non-cash expense
The cash was spent when the asset was bought; the yearly depreciation charge itself moves no cash.
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