Double-Declining-Balance Depreciation
A building acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $76,400 has an estimated residual value of $3,100 and an estimated useful life of four years. Determine the following.
(a) | The double-declining-balance rate | % | |
(b) | The double-declining-balance depreciation for the first year | $ |
Answer:-a)- The double-declining-balance rate:-50%
b)- The double-declining-balance depreciation for the first year=$38200
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 = 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%
Declining Balance Rate = 2*25% = 50%
Depreciation for first year = ($76400 *50%) = $38200
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