The term "depreciable cost," or "depreciable base," as it is used in accounting, refers to

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Depreciable cost or depreciable base refers to the total amount of cost that a company can allocate to the asset's useful life. It is the cost of the asset less its salvage or residual value. This is the amount that a company can depreciate over the asset's useful life, and is charged (debited) to expense over that period. Option A correctly defines the depreciable cost.

The Term "Depreciable Cost," or "Depreciable Base," as It Is