Using the following data, solve for the depreciation and book value and prepare tabulation of book value using Sum-of-Years Digit (SOYD) Method. First cost = ₱10,000 Salvage Value = ₱500 Life of Property = 5 years m = 3 years For sinking fund method, assume 10% interest rate.
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.
Using the following data, solve for the
First cost = ₱10,000
Salvage Value = ₱500
Life of Property = 5 years
m = 3 years
For sinking fund method, assume 10% interest rate.
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