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Double declining balance method of
Under this method, the depreciation is calculated by applying a fixed rate to the carrying value of the long term asset. The rate of depreciation is the double of the straight line depreciation. The annual depreciation under
This is an accelerated depreciation method. It computes annual depreciation by multiplying the asset’s decreasing book value by a constant percentage rate i.e. two times the straight line depreciation rate.
The formula for double declining balance method of depreciation is -
To determine:
We have to determine the depreciation expense and record the depreciation expense for 2016 and sale of fixtures on October 31, 2016.

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