In General, ________

Multiple Choice

In general, ________.

A) a longer depreciable life is preferred, because it will result in a faster receipt of cash flows
B) a shorter depreciable life is preferred, because it will result in a faster receipt of cash flows
C) a shorter depreciable life is preferred, because management can then purchase new assets, as the old assets are written off
D) a longer depreciable life is preferred, because management can postpone purchasing new assets, since the old assets still have a useful life