The following three accounts appear in the general ledger of Pronghorn Corp. during 2025. Date Jan. 1 July 31 Sept. 2 Nov. 10 Date Jan. 1 Nov. 10 Dec. 31 Date Jan. 1 Aug. 23 Balance Purchase of equipment Purchase of equipment Cost of equipment sold Balance Balance Equipment Accumulated depreciation on equipment sold Depreciation for year Dividends (cash) Debit Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment Retained Earnings 122,500 92,750 Debit 28,000 Debit 24,500 Credit 85,750 Credit 49,000 Credit Balance 280,000 402,500 495,250 409,500 Balance 124,250 96,250 145,250 Balance 183,750 159,250
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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