单选题

At the start of the year, a company acquired new equipment at a cost of €50,000, estimated to have a 3 year life and a residual value of €5,000. If the company depreciates the asset using the double declining balance method, the depreciation expense that the company will report for the third year is closest to:

【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】

Demonstrate the appropriate method of depreciating long-term assets, accounting for inventory, or amortizing intangibles, based on facts that might influence the decision. Calculate depreciation expense given the necessary information.