Explain which financial statement ratios are affected by the choice of depreciation methods

1. Explain which financial statement ratios are affected by the choice of depreciation methods, with specific attention to the effects of straight-line vs. accelerated depreciation on the ratios.

2. Comment on the effects on financial statement users of the issues discussed in part 1.

Writing Assignment

The writing assignment will demonstrate writing across the curriculum responding to the topic selected in a 500-700 words paper.