(b) Explain how the adoption of residual income (RI) using the annuity method of depreciation might prove tobe a superior basis for the management incentive plan operated by NCL plc.(N.B. No illustrative calculations should be incorporated into your explanation). (4 marks)

(b) Explain how the adoption of residual income (RI) using the annuity method of depreciation might prove to

be a superior basis for the management incentive plan operated by NCL plc.

(N.B. No illustrative calculations should be incorporated into your explanation). (4 marks)


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