The depreciation method that produces larger depreciation expense during the early years of an asset's life and smaller expense in the later years is a(an) :

A) Accelerated depreciation method.
B) Book value depreciation method.
C) Straight-line depreciation method.
D) Units-of-production depreciation method.
E) Unrealized depreciation method.

Accelerated Depreciation

A method of depreciation that allows for higher depreciation expenses in the initial years of an asset's life and lower charges later on.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Early Years

A term referring to the initial period in the lifecycle of an entity or project, often marked by growth, development, and establishment of fundamentals.