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A-LevelAccountingNon-current Assets and DepreciationFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q41 Mark

Why does a business charge depreciation on its non-current assets?

Ato retain profits for the replacement of worn out assets
Bto show the correct value of the asset in the statement of financial position
Cto show when an asset needs replacing
Dto spread the cost of the assets over their useful lives

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The correct answer is D. This question tests the candidate's understanding of non-current assets and depreciation within the Accountingsyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Non-current Assets and Depreciation and is worth 1 mark.

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