The depreciation expense under the straight-line method
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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Cullumber Company purchased a new machine on October 1, 2022, at a cost of $90,880. The company estimated that the machine has a salvage value of $8,640. The machine is expected to be used for 72,700 working hours during its 8-year life.
Compute the
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The depreciation expense under the straight-line method
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$Enter a dollar amount for year 2022
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$Enter a dollar amount for year 2023
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