In: Accounting
Problem #2
A machine, which cost $400,000, is acquired on October 1, 2020. Its estimated salvage value is $30,000 and its expected life is 8 years.
Instructions
Calculate depreciation expense for 2020 and 2021 by each of the following methods, showing the figures used. SHOW ALL WORK!
(a) Double-declining balance
(b) Straight-Line
Cost of Machine = $400,000
Salvage Value = $30,000
Useful Life = 8 years
Answer a.
Double-declining-balance Depreciation Rate = 2 / Useful
Life
Double-declining-balance Depreciation Rate = 2 / 8
Double-declining-balance Depreciation Rate = 25%
For October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021:
Beginning Book Value = $400,000
Depreciation Expense = $400,000 * 25%
Depreciation Expense = $100,000
Ending Book Value = $400,000 - $100,000
Ending Book Value = $300,000
For October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022:
Beginning Book Value = $300,000
Depreciation Expense = $300,000 * 25%
Depreciation Expense = $75,000
Ending Book Value = $300,000 - $75,000
Ending Book Value = $225,000
Depreciation for 2020 = $100,000 * (3/12)
Depreciation for 2020 = $25,000
Depreciation for 2021 = $100,000 * (9/12) + $75,000 *
(3/12)
Depreciation for 2021 = $93,750
Answer b.
Annual Depreciation = (Cost of Machine - Salvage Value) / Useful
Life
Annual Depreciation = ($400,000 - $30,000) / 8
Annual Depreciation = $46,250
Depreciation for 2020 = $46,250 * (3/12)
Depreciation for 2020 = $11,562.50
Depreciation for 2021 = $46,250