Prepare a depreciation table for an asset that was bought at P150, 000 and estimated to be useful for a period of 7 years. Estimated salvage value is 10% of its original cost. Money is worth 10% CA. Year Initial Book Value Depreciation Total Depreciation Book Value 1 150, 000
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.
Prepare a
Year |
Initial Book Value |
Depreciation |
Total Depreciation |
Book Value |
1 |
150, 000 |
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2 |
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