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Double declining method of depreciation is a method of depreciation in which rate is doubled according to the useful life of an asset.
Requirement 1:
We have to determine the
Concept Introduction:
Straight line depreciation is a method of depreciation in which asset is depreciated over its useful life constantly. In this method depreciated is calculated by dividing cost of asset less salvage value by useful life of an asset.
Double declining method of depreciation is a method of depreciation in which rate is doubled according to the useful life of an asset.
Requirement 2:
We have to determine the depreciation on building for the first year.
Concept Introduction:
Straight line depreciation is a method of depreciation in which asset is depreciated over its useful life constantly. In this method depreciated is calculated by dividing cost of asset less salvage value by useful life of an asset.
Double declining method of depreciation is a method of depreciation in which rate is doubled according to the useful life of an asset.
Requirement 3 :
We have to determine the depreciation on land improvement for first year using double declining method.
Concept Introduction:
Straight line depreciation is a method of depreciation in which asset is depreciated over its useful life constantly. In this method depreciated is calculated by dividing cost of asset less salvage value by useful life of an asset.
Double declining method of depreciation is a method of depreciation in which rate is doubled according to the useful life of an asset.
Requirement 4 :
We have to analyze whether accelerated depreciation result in less tax liability.
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