What is the correct journal entry for depreciation charged on machinery? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the correct journal entry for depreciation charged on machinery?
A. Debit Machinery A/c, Credit Depreciation A/c
B. Debit Depreciation A/c, Credit Cash A/c
C. Debit P&L A/c, Credit Machinery A/c
D. Debit Depreciation A/c, Credit Machinery A/c
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Depreciation is an expense (Debit), and it reduces the value of the asset, so Machinery Account is credited.

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The matching concept requires that:
A. Expenses should be matched with revenues of the same period
B. Assets should equal liabilities
C. Debits equal credits
D. Profits should match cash

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. S2 only
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D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. Rs 15,000
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