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Return of assets = Profit /(average total assets). If a new item of equipment is revalued down during the year for the first time (Dr revaluation expense (P/L), Cr Equipment), which is incorrect: 'Return on assets' will decrease.  'Earnings' or 'net profit after tax' will decrease.   'Average total assets' will decrease Other comprehensive income (OCI) will decrease.

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Return of assets = Profit /(average total assets). If a new item of equipment is revalued down during the year for the first time (Dr revaluation expense (P/L), Cr Equipment), which is incorrect: 'Return on assets' will decrease.  'Earnings' or 'net profit after tax' will decrease.   'Average total assets' will decrease Other comprehensive income (OCI) will decrease.

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The statement that is incorrect is: 'Earnings' or 'net profit after tax' will decrease.

Here's why:

  1. 'Return on assets' will decrease: This is correct. The return on assets (ROA) is calculated by dividing net income by total assets. If the value of assets decreases due to the revaluation of equipment, the ROA will decrease if all other factors remain constant.

  2. 'Earnings' or 'net profit after tax' will decrease: This is incorrect. The revaluation of an asset does not directly affect the company's earnings or net profit after tax. These figures are determined by the company's operational performance, not by changes in asset values.

  3. 'Average total assets' will decrease: This is correct. If an asset is revalued down, the total value of the company's assets will decrease. This will lower the average total assets used in the ROA calculation.

  4. Other comprehensive income (OCI) will decrease: This is correct. OCI includes gains and losses from changes in the fair value of certain assets and liabilities. If an asset is revalued down, it will result in a loss, which will decrease OCI.

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