A certain machine has a first cost of P 14,000, a ife of 8 years with a salvage value of P 10,000 at the end of its useful life. The total depreciation at the end of 3rd year of this machine is P 80,937.50. What method of depreciation is used in the calculation? A. Straight line method B. Declining Balance method C. Double declining balanced method D. 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.
A certain machine has a first cost of P 14,000, a ife of 8 years with a salvage value of P 10,000 at the end of its useful life. The total
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B. Declining Balance method
C. Double declining balanced method D. SYD method
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