A machine was installed at a cost of RM3,600. Its useful life was estimated to be five years or 5,000 units of product with RM600 salvage value. Determine the asset's carrying value at the beginning of the third year using the straight line method. O RM2,880 RM1,200 RM2,160 RM2,400

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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.