The following items are taken from the financial statements of Pharoah Co. at December 31, 2022. Land Accounts receivable Supplies Cash Equipment Buildings Land improvements Notes receivable (due in 2023) Accumulated depreciation-land improvements Common stock Retained earnings (December 31, 2022) Accumulated depreciation-buildings Accounts payable Mortgage payable Accumulated depreciation-equipment Interest payable Income taxes payable Patents Investments in stock (long-term) Debt investments (short-term) $197,300 23,400 10,900 12,690 84,100 262,900 46,630 7,000 14,300 76,700 498,400 34,300 11.200 95,300 20,420 5,300 16,400 48,400 73,200 5,800
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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