The following is an extract of balances for a company for the year: Heat and light paid during the year : 22,000 £  Rent paid during the year : 27, 000£ Non-current assets (at cost) : 80 , 000£ Sales for the year : 850, 000£ The gross profit margin for the year has been calculated as 10%. Accumulated depreciation on the non-current assets at the start of the year was £20,000. Depreciation is to be calculated at 25% on the reducing balance method. At the end of the year adjustments also need to be made for heat and light accrued of £4,000, and rent prepaid of £2,500. Calculate the depreciation expense for the year; the net book value of the non-current assets at the end of the year; and the net profit for the year.

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The following is an extract of balances for a company for the year:

Heat and light paid during the year : 22,000 £

 Rent paid during the year : 27, 000£

Non-current assets (at cost) : 80 , 000£


Sales for the year : 850, 000£

The gross profit margin for the year has been calculated as 10%. Accumulated depreciation on the non-current assets at the start of the year was £20,000.

Depreciation is to be calculated at 25% on the reducing balance method. At the end of the year adjustments also need to be made for heat and light accrued of £4,000, and rent prepaid of £2,500.

Calculate the depreciation expense for the year; the net book value of the non-current assets at the end of the year; and the net profit for the year.

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