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ISBN: 9780131060876

Author: REIMERS

Publisher: PEARSON

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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 exp…

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…

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Chapter 6, Problem 54EB

Pristine Carpet Cleaner bought a new steamer for $137,000 cash at the beginning of 2010. The estimated useful life is eight years and the estimated salvage value is $2,000. The estimated productivity is 225,000 hours. Hours actually used were 30,000 in 2010 and 28,125 in 2011. Calculate the depreciation expense for 2010 and 2011 under each of the three methods given. (Round your answers to the nearest dollar.)

1. Straight-line method
2. Activity method
3. Double-declining balance method

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Solution Summary: The author explains how to calculate the depreciation expense for the given years using straight line method, activity method and double declining balance method.

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