Presented below is the adjusted trial balance of Elvie CPA for the year ended December 31,2020 Elvie, CPA Adjusted Trial Balance Dec-19 Debit Credit Cash in Bank 78,000 Accounts Receivable Estimated Uncollectible Account Office Supplies Office Equipment Accumulated Depreciation Accounts Pay able Elvie, Capital Elvie, Drawings Professional Income Uncollectible Account 35,000 480 12,500 45,000 4,500 13,000 47,500 15,000 180,000 480 Depreciation Expense Utilities Expense Supplies Used Salaries Expense Rent Expense 4,500 25,000 5,000 15,000 10,000 TOTAL 245,480 245,480 Requirements: 1. Prepare Closing entries 2. Post-Closing Trial Balance Statement of Financial Position 3. 4. Income Statement 5. Statement of Changes in Owner's Equity
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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