e. Depreciation was recorded on the truck for the month. On December 1, Milton received a truck valued at $15,000 from the owner, Richard Milton. On December 31, Milton recorded $150 as an expense for the month of December for depreciation on the truck using the straight-line method, a useful life of five years, and a salvage value of $6,000. Debit Credit Date Jan. 31 Adj. (e) Accounts
e. Depreciation was recorded on the truck for the month. On December 1, Milton received a truck valued at $15,000 from the owner, Richard Milton. On December 31, Milton recorded $150 as an expense for the month of December for depreciation on the truck using the straight-line method, a useful life of five years, and a salvage value of $6,000. Debit Credit Date Jan. 31 Adj. (e) Accounts
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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.
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Transcribed Image Text:Account Title
Cash
Accounts Receivable
Office Supplies
Prepaid Insurance
Truck
Unadjusted Trial Balance
January 31, 2025
Accumulated Depreciation-Truck
Accounts Payable
Unearned Revenue
Milton, Capital
Milton, Withdrawals
Service Revenue
Salaries Expense
Fuel Expense
Rent Expense
Total
Balance
Debit
$ 34,800
4,860
750
1,200
15,000
2,500
Credit
150
100
1,700
54,100
7,810
2,900
150
1,700
63,860 $ 63,860

Transcribed Image Text:e. Depreciation was recorded on the truck for the month. On December 1, Milton received a truck valued at $15,000 from the owner, Richard Milton. On December 31, Milton recorded $150 as an
expense for the month of December for depreciation on the truck using the straight-line method, a useful life of five years, and a salvage value of $6,000.
Date
Jan. 31
Adj. (e)
Accounts
Debit
Credit
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