5. The price of a system of jockey pumps is P5,500,000. PLM decided to purchase this system and spent P215,500 for shipping and installation. The equipment will last for 10 years with a salvage value of 3% of its total cost. Determine the following: a. Yearly charge of depreciation using SL method. b.Depreciation charge on the 6thyear, and book value at the end of the 8thyear using SYD method.
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.
5. The price of a system of jockey pumps is P5,500,000. PLM decided to purchase this system and spent P215,500 for shipping and installation. The equipment will last for 10 years with a salvage value of 3% of its total cost. Determine the following:
a. Yearly charge of
b.Depreciation charge on the 6thyear, and book value at the end of the 8thyear using SYD method.
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