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Unstable Ltd has decided to change its depreciation method from straight-line to reducing balance, with the agreement of its auditors and taxation authorities. As a result, its annual depreciation expense increases by $200,000. The company’s income tax rate is 40%.
-What is the effect on ROA,which was 0.2 prior to the change?
A) It increases.
B) It decreases.
C) There is no effect.
D) It cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Unstable Ltd has decided to change its depreciation method from straight-line to reducing balance, with the agreement of its auditors and taxation authorities. As a result, its annual depreciation expense increases by $200,000. The company’s income tax rate is 40%. 
-What is the effect on ROA,which was 0.2 prior to the change?
A) It increases.
B) It decreases.
C) There is no effect.
D) It cannot be determined from the information provided.

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The change in depreciation method from straight-line to reducing balance will increase the company's annual depreciation expense by $200,000. As a result, this will decrease the company's net income and therefore decrease its ROA. Therefore, option B is correct.

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