Finra Exam Series-7 Topic 5 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's Series-7 exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 5

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In terms of depletion, percentage depletion is better than cost depletion because it:

Apermits recovery of more than the original cost

Bis limited to production

Cis more widely available

Dis not subject to recapture

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Suggested Answer: B

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by Christiane at May 13, 2024, 07:44 AM

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3 hours ago

Cost depletion is so limiting. Percentage depletion is the way to go - it's not subject to recapture. Saves me the headache of dealing with that.

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15 days ago

Percentage depletion allows me to recover more than the original cost? Sign me up! That's like finding money under the couch cushions.

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1 months ago

I see both sides, but I think percentage depletion is more widely available which makes it a better option.

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1 months ago

I disagree, I believe cost depletion is better as it is limited to production.

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1 months ago

I think percentage depletion is better because it permits recovery of more than the original cost.

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