In: Accounting
Cutter Enterprises purchased equipment for $96,000 on January 1,
2018. The equipment is expected to have a five-year life and a
residual value of $4,500.
Using the sum-of-the-years'-digits method, depreciation for 2019
and book value at December 31, 2019, would be?
1)depreciation for 2019 =$24,400.
2)book value at December 31, 2019= $41,100.
Year | Depreciable base | Formula | Depreciation expense | Accumulated Depreciation | Ending Book Value |
2018 | 91,500 | (([91,500x5/15]/) | $ 30,500 | 30,500 | $ 65,500 |
2019 | 94,500 | (([95100x4/15]/) | $ 24,400 | 54,900 | $ 41,100 |
Sum-of-the-Years'-Digits Method | ||
A | Cost | $ 96,000.00 |
B | Residual Value | $ 4,500.00 |
C=A - B | Depreciable base | $ 91,500.00 |
Sum of digits with 5 years (5+4+3+2+1) | 15 |