alleryStart learning →Accumulated depreciation is shown in the books as what kind of account?
ACapital account
BRevenue account
CContra account
DLiability for tax
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Contra account
It carries a credit balance that offsets the asset it relates to, so it is a contra account.
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