The following is the adjusted trial balance for Stockton Company. Stockton Company Adjusted Trial Balance December 31 Cash 5,778 Accounts Receivable 2,036 Prepaid Expenses 719 Equipment 15,976 Accumulated Depreciation 7,834 Accounts Payable 1,709 Notes Payable 5,340 Common Stock 1,000 Retained Earnings 5,386 Dividends 791 Fees Earned 8,205 Wages Expense 2,694 Rent Expense 739 Utilities Expense 404 Depreciation Expense 241 Miscellaneous Expense 96 Totals 29,474 29,474 Determine the net income (loss) for the period. Oa. Net income $3,240 Ob. Net loss $3,240 Oc. Net loss $4,031 Od. Net income $4,031
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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