In: Accounting
On 1 January 2006, Norris Company purchased equipment for $42,000. Norris also paid $1,200 for shipping and installation. The equipment is expected to have a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value of $3,200.
(a) Calculate the depreciation expense for the years 2006 through 2008, using the straight-line method.
(b) Calculate the depreciation expense for the years 2006 through 2008, using the double- declining balance method.
(c) What is the book value of the equipment at the end of 2008 under each method?
You are required to show your workings clearly.
Answer-a)- Depreciation expense- Year 2006 = $4000.
Year 2007 = $4000.
Year 2008 = $4000.
Explanation- Straight line Method- Annual Depreciation expense
= (Cost of asset- Salvage value of asset)/No. of useful life (years)
= ($43200 - $3200)/10 years
= $40000/10 years
= $4000
Where- Cost of equipment = Purchase price of equipment+ Shipping & installation
= $42000+$1200
= $43200
b)- Depreciation expense- Year 2006 = $8640.
Year 2007 = $6912.
Year 2008 = $5530.
Explanation- Double Declining balance depreciation is calculated using the following formula=
Depreciation = Depreciation Rate * Book Value of Asset |
Depreciation rate is given by the following formula:
Depreciation Rate = Accelerator *Straight Line Rate |
Straight-line Depreciation Rate = 1/10 = 0.10 = 10%
Declining Balance Rate =
2*10% = 20%
Depreciation for Year 2006 = $43200*20% = $8640
Book value at the end of Year 2006 = $43200 - $8640 = $34560
Depreciation for Year 2007 = $34560*20% = $6912
Book value at the end of Year 2007 =$34560 - $6912 = $27648
Depreciation for Year 2008 = $27648*20% = $5530
Book value at the end of Year 2008 = $27648 - $5530 = $22118
Where- Cost of equipment = Purchase price of equipment+ Shipping & installation
= $42000+$1200
= $43200
c)- Book value of the equipment at the end of 2008 under straight line method = Cost of equipment –Accumulated depreciation on Year 2008
= $43200 - $12000
= $31200
Book value of the equipment at the end of 2008 under Double Declining balance method = $22118