The balance in the vehicles account in the ledger of Smeg Limited was R1 250 000 on 01 January 2023. A vehicle, with a cost price of R375 000 and accumulated depreciation of R300 000, is planned to be sold for R62 500 on 30 June 2023. A new vehicle with a cost price of R625 000 will be purchased to replace it on the same day. The total depreciation on vehicles for 2023 is estimated to be R312 500. What will be the carrying value of the vehicles in the pro forma statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023? OA. R1 500 000 OB. R1 550 000 OC. R1 187 500 OD. R1 487 500 Previous page
The balance in the vehicles account in the ledger of Smeg Limited was R1 250 000 on 01 January 2023. A vehicle, with a cost price of R375 000 and accumulated depreciation of R300 000, is planned to be sold for R62 500 on 30 June 2023. A new vehicle with a cost price of R625 000 will be purchased to replace it on the same day. The total depreciation on vehicles for 2023 is estimated to be R312 500. What will be the carrying value of the vehicles in the pro forma statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023? OA. R1 500 000 OB. R1 550 000 OC. R1 187 500 OD. R1 487 500 Previous page
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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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