Assume that a company currently depreciates its fixed assets over 7 years. Which of the following would occur if a tax law change forced the company to depreciate its fixed assets over 10 years instead?
A) The company's tax payment would increase.
B) The company's cash position would increase.
C) The company's net income would increase.
D) Answers a and c are correct.
E) Answers b and c are correct.

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Depreciation is a non-cash expense, so a longer depreciation period means lower depreciation expense and higher net income. Also, lower depreciation expense means lower taxable income and lower tax payments.

Assume That a Company Currently Depreciates Its Fixed Assets Over