Which One of the Following Ratio and Trend Analysis Procedures

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following ratio and trend analysis procedures might identify a possible misstatement of expensing amounts that should be capital items?

A) Compare 'depreciation expense divided by gross property, plant, and equipment cost' with previous years.
B) Compare 'monthly or annual repairs and maintenance, supplies expense, small tools expense, and similar accounts' with previous years.
C) Compare 'accumulated depreciation divided by gross property, plant, and equipment cost' with previous years.
D) Compare 'gross property, plant, and cost divided by some method of production' with previous years.