Chapter 11, Problem 11.9Q

To determine

Depreciation:

Depreciation refers to the reduction in the monetary value of a fixed asset due to its wear and tear or obsolescence. It is a method of distributing the cost of the fixed assets over its estimated useful life. The following is the formula to calculate the depreciation.

$\text{Depreciation cost = }\frac{\text{Cost of the asset-Salvage value}}{\text{Estimated useful life of the asset}}$

Straight-line Depreciation:

Under the straight-line method of depreciation, the same amount of depreciation is allocated every year over the estimated useful life of an asset. The formula to calculate the depreciation cost of the asset using the residual value is shown as below:

$\text{Depreciation = }\frac{\left(\text{Cost of the asset}-\text{Residual value}\right)}{\text{Estimated useful life of the asset}}$

To Describe: The factors that could explain the predominant use of the straight-line depreciation method.