In: Accounting
Question 3:
Depreciation is considered as accounting policy and operational
expense for the accounting period.
The value to be included in the financial statement is calculated
based on the decision of the Board.
(a) You are required to:
(i) Explain the difference between capital expenditure and revenue
expenditure, and how
each type of expenditure will affect the financial statements of a
business.
(ii) Explain why it is important to distinguish between capital
expenditure and revenue
expenditure, and briefly explain the accounting treatment of each
type of expenditure.
(iii) Under what circumstances will you consider the reducing
balance method as the most
appropriate method in calculating depreciation?
(b) Does depreciation decrease cash in a business? Explain your
answer.