A machine costs P 8,000 which last for 7 years with a salvage value at the end of its life of P 355. Determine the depreciation charge during the 4th year and the book value at the end of 4 years by: Sinking Fund Method with interest of 12%; Double Declining Balance Method MACRS
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
A machine costs P 8,000 which last for 7 years with a salvage value at the end of its life of P 355. Determine the
- Sinking Fund Method with interest of 12%;
- Double Declining Balance Method
- MACRS
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