Equipment with a cost of $76,968, an estimated residual value of $5,124, and an estimated life of 14 years was depreciated by the straight-line method for 6 years. Due to obsolescence, it was determined that the remaining useful life should be shortened by 5 years and the residual value changed to zero. The depreciation expense for the current and future years is a. $4,197.97 b. $3,298.41 c. $15,392.57 d. $30,790.29
Equipment with a cost of $76,968, an estimated residual value of $5,124, and an estimated life of 14 years was depreciated by the straight-line method for 6 years. Due to obsolescence, it was determined that the remaining useful life should be shortened by 5 years and the residual value changed to zero. The depreciation expense for the current and future years is a. $4,197.97 b. $3,298.41 c. $15,392.57 d. $30,790.29
Chapter9: Capital Budgeting And Cash Flow Analysis
Section9.A: Depreciation
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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.
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Transcribed Image Text:Equipment with a cost of $76,968, an estimated residual value of $5,124, and an estimated life of 14
years was depreciated by the straight-line method for 6 years. Due to obsolescence, it was
determined that the remaining useful life should be shortened by 5 years and the residual value
changed to zero. The depreciation expense for the current and future years is
a. $4,197.97
b. $3,298.41
c. $15,392.57
d. $30,790.29
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