Wetherby purchased a machine on 1 July 20X7 for $500,000. It is being depreciated on a straight line basis over its expected life of ten years. Residual value is estimated at $20,000. On 1 January 20X8, following a change in legislation, Wetherby fitted a safety guard to the machine. The safety guard cost $25,000 and has a useful life of five years with no residual value. What amount will be charged to profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 20X8 in respect of depreciation on this machine?
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.
Wetherby purchased a machine on 1 July 20X7 for $500,000. It is being
basis over its expected life of ten years. Residual value is estimated at $20,000. On 1 January 20X8,
following a change in legislation, Wetherby fitted a safety guard to the machine. The safety guard cost
$25,000 and has a useful life of five years with no residual value.
What amount will be charged to profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 20X8 in respect of
depreciation on this machine?
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