Year Index Year Index 2014 220 2017 257 2015 238 2018 279 2016 247 2019 298
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.
A water filtration system in an industrial process was purchased in 2014 for $250,000. It will be replaced at the end of year 2019. What is the estimated cost of the replacement, based on the following equipment cost index?
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