Carey Company buys land for $50,000 on 12/31/13. As of 3/31/14, the land has appreciated in value to $50,700. On 12/31/14, the land has an appraised value of $51,800. By what amount should the Land account be increased in 2014?
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.
Carey Company buys land for $50,000 on 12/31/13. As of 3/31/14, the land has appreciated in value to $50,700. On 12/31/14, the land has an appraised value of $51,800. By what amount should the Land account be increased in 2014?
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