Find the book value of machine purchased 2 years ago for P20,000 if it is depreciated using sum of years digits (SYD) method. The expected life of the machine is 6 years. O P9,542 P9,524 O P9,245 P9,254
Find the book value of machine purchased 2 years ago for P20,000 if it is depreciated using sum of years digits (SYD) method. The expected life of the machine is 6 years. O P9,542 P9,524 O P9,245 P9,254
Chapter9: Capital Budgeting And Cash Flow Analysis
Section9.A: Depreciation
Problem 1P
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Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
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