Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Depreciation represents the loss in market value of an asset.

The statement of financial position is likely to do a better job at capturing the assets/resources of a retailer (such as a supermarket) than a professional services firm (such as a law firm or professional accountancy firm).

All tangible non-current assets go through the process of depreciation.

The following will have a negative impact on profitability in a given year: (a) increasing the allowance for trade receivables on the balance sheet, (b) reducing the useful life of depreciable non-current assets, (c) writing down closing inventory.

a. Another combination of statements not shown among the other answers.

b. All of the statements are correct.

c. (II) and (IV)

d. (I) and (III)

e. (I), (II) and (III)

f. (I), (III) and (IV)