When an asset is sold, the entries for the accumulated depreciation are; debit?

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A. assets disposal account; credit provision for depreciation account
B. provision for depreciation account; credit asset disposal account
C. fixed asset account; credit asset disposal account
D. asset disposal account; credit fixed asset account

Correct Answer: Option B

B. provision for depreciation account; credit asset disposal account

Explanation

Debit cash for the amount received, debit all accumulated depreciation, debit the loss on sale of an asset account, and credit the fixed asset.

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