The following balances were taken from the books of Skysong Corp. on December 31, 2020. Interest revenue Cash Sales revenue Accounts receivable Prepaid insurance Sales returns and allowances $87,250 52,250 1,381,250 151,250 21,250 151,250 Accumulated depreciation-equipment $41,250 Accumulated depreciation-buildings Notes receivable Selling expenses Accounts payable Bonds payable 29,250 156,250 195,250 171,250 101,250
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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