An equipment is bought at P420,000 with an estimated salvage value of P50,000. Using the Declining Balanced method, the first year depreciation is P 125,412. Find the life of the equipment, in years. Select one: a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 5
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.
An equipment is bought at P420,000 with an estimated salvage value of P50,000. Using the Declining Balanced method, the first year
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