Concept explainers
Salvage Value: Salvage value refers to that amount of fixed asset which remains unallocated in the form of
Useful Life: Every asset has a fixed and predetermined life during which it contributes to the production of goods and services in the business. This is known as useful life of an asset.
Depreciation: Depreciation refers to a method of accounting under which the value of a fixed asset is written off during the life of that asset.
Declining Balance Method: Under the declining balance method, the depreciation is charged at the same rate every year but on the declined balance or the book value of the asset in the beginning of the year.
To Determine: Depreciation expense for first two years under declining balance method.
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