Which of the Following Best Explains Why It Is Sensible

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why it is sensible for a firm to use an accelerated depreciation schedule rather than straight-line depreciation?

A) The firm will receive greater benefits to its cash flow earlier in the depreciation timeline and thus increase net present value (NPV) .
B) The firm can decide over how many years an item may be depreciated, thus allowing it full control of its depreciation expenses.
C) The firm will have substantially fewer depreciation expenses later in the depreciation timeline.
D) The firm will substantially decrease its depreciation tax shield across all of the depreciation timeline.