The following UP MANUFACTURERS TRIAL BALANCE AT 31 MARCH 20X4 trial balance of Up Manufacturers at 31 March 20X4: Plant: cost Plant: accumulated depreciation - 31/03/X3 Capital Retained profit Current assets Current liabilities Dr 260 000 75 000 335 000 Cr 75 000 100 000 100 000 60 000 335 000 All the plant was purchased on 1 April 20X0. The accumulated depreciation balance at 31 March 20X3 was measured at 10% per annum on the straight line basis to a residual value of C10 000.
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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