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GDD are considering investing in a new manufacturing machine.
The machine would cost £325,000 and have...
- GDD are considering investing in a new manufacturing machine.
The machine would cost £325,000 and have a useful life of 10 years.
The residual value at the end of the 10 years would be £50,000.
Calculate the accounting value of the machine for each year of its
useful life, using both the straight-line and reducing-balance
methods of depreciation. Use a depreciation rate of 15% for the
reducing balance method.
Year
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Straight-Line Method
value
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Reducing-Balance Method
value
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0
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£325,000
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£325,000
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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There are 20 marks available for
this question, one for each calculation. If an early error causes
otherwise correctly calculated later answers to be wrong, only the
original error reduces the marks.
- Which depreciation method would you choose for the
manufacturing machine and why? Compare the methods and give at
least two reasons for your choice.
There are 5 marks available for this question: 1 for your
choice, 4 for the comparison and justifications.