The rebate on the purchase of an automobile should be recorded as a reduction of the automobile's cost.
The lower automobile cost will result in lower depreciation expense.
How do you account for the rebate on an automobile?
The rebate on the purchase of an automobile should be recorded as a reduction of the automobile's cost.
The lower automobile cost will result in lower depreciation expense.
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