On January 1, 2015, Similar Corp purchased machinery for $112,200 that was expected to have a useful life of 8 years with a residual value of $8,400. The salvage value was determined to be $0 and the physical life of the machine was expected to be 8.5 years. Based on this information, depreciation has been entered for 5 years as required in compliance with IFRS. During 2020 it was determined that the total estimated useful life (including 2020) should have been 10 years with a residual value of $9,000 at the end of that time. Required: a. In good presentation form, prepare the necessary journal entry to correct the prior year's depreciation expense. b. How much depreciation expense should be recognized in 2020? c. In good presentation form prepare the journal entry that would record depreciation expense for 2020
On January 1, 2015, Similar Corp purchased machinery for $112,200 that was expected to have a useful life of 8 years with a residual value of $8,400. The salvage value was determined to be $0 and the physical life of the machine was expected to be 8.5 years. Based on this information, depreciation has been entered for 5 years as required in compliance with IFRS. During 2020 it was determined that the total estimated useful life (including 2020) should have been 10 years with a residual value of $9,000 at the end of that time. Required: a. In good presentation form, prepare the necessary journal entry to correct the prior year's depreciation expense. b. How much depreciation expense should be recognized in 2020? c. In good presentation form prepare the journal entry that would record depreciation expense for 2020
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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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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:On January 1, 2015, Similar Corp purchased machinery for $112,200 that was expected to
have a useful life of 8 years with a residual value of $8,400. The salvage value was
determined to be $0 and the physical life of the machine was expected to be 8.5 years.
Based on this information, depreciation has been entered for 5 years as required in
compliance with IFRS.
During 2020 it was determined that the total estimated useful life (including 2020) should
have been 10 years with a residual value of $9,000 at the end of that time.
Required:
a. In good presentation form, prepare the necessary journal entry to correct the prior
year's depreciation expense.
b. How much depreciation expense should be recognized in 2020?
c. In good presentation form prepare the journal entry that would record depreciation
expense for 2020
d. Now assume ASPE is followed, and that in 2020 it is determined that the estimated
useful life should be 12 years and the salvage value should be $700. In good
presentation form, prepare the necessary journal entry to correct the prior year's
depreciation expense and the journal entry that would record depreciation expense
for 2020.
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