Tuscan Incorporated had a retained earnings balance of $86,000 at December 31, 2019. During the year, Tuscan had the following selected transactions. • Reported net income of $126,000. • Revised an estimate of a machine's salvage value. Depreciation increased by $3,600 per year. • An error was discovered. Three years ago, a purchase of a building was incorrectly expensed. The effect is understated retained earnings of $38,000 (net of tax benefit). • Paid cash dividends of $59,000. Calculate the retained earnings balance at December 31, 2020. Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign. }
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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