The following balances were taken from the books of Swifty Corp. on December 31, 2020. Accumulated depreciation-equipment Accumulated depreciation-buildings Interest revenue Cash Sales revenue Accounts receivable Prepaid insurance Sales returns and allowances, Allowance for doubtful accounts Sales discounts Land $87,100 52,100 1,381,100 151.100 21,100 151,100 8,100 46,100 101.100 Notes receivable Selling expenses Accounts payable Bonds payable Administrative and general expenses Accrued liabilities Interest expense $41,100 29,100 156,100 195,100 171.100 101,100 98,100 33,100 61,100
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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