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In early January 2017, NewTech purchases computer equipment for $268,000 to use in operating activities for the next four years. It estimates the equipment’s salvage value at $30,000. rev: 07_27_2017_QC_CS-94103 Prepare a table showing depreciation and book value for each of the four years assuming straight-line depreciation.
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Straight line depreciation | |||||
Choose numerator | / | Choose denominator | = | Annual Depreciation Expense | |
Cost minus salvage value | / | Estimated useful life (Years) | = | Depreciation expense | |
$238,000 | / | 4 | = | $59,500 | |
Year | Annual depreciation | Year-end book value | |||
2017 | $59,500 | $208,500 | |||
2018 | $59,500 | $149,000 | |||
2019 | $59,500 | $89,500 | |||
2020 | $59,500 | $30,000 |