Jameson & Johnson Inc., recorded $250,000 of depreciation expense in December 20X6. The most likely effect on the company's accounting equation is

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Depreciation expense reduces the book value of assets by reflecting their use and wear and tear over time. Recording $250,000 of depreciation expense would decrease assets by the same amount, with a corresponding decrease in equity (retained earnings), but no direct effect on liabilities.