Machinery purchased for $73,800 by Blossom Co. in 2013 was originally estimated to have a life of 8 years with a salvage value of $4,920 at the end of that time. Depreciation has been entered for 5 years on this basis. In 2018, it is determined that the total estimated life should be 10 years with a salvage value of $5,535 at the end of that time. Assume straight-line depreciation.
Prepare the entry to record depreciation for 2018
Debit | Credit | |
Depreciation expense | 5043 | |
Accumulated depreciation | 5043 | |
Workings: | ||
Cost | 73800 | |
Less: Salvage value | 4920 | |
Depreciable cost | 68880 | |
Divide by estimated useful life | 8 | |
Annual Depreciation | 8610 | |
Depreciation for 5 years | 43050 | =8610*5 |
Book value at the end of year 5 | 30750 | =73800-43050 |
Less: Salvage value | 5535 | |
Depreciable cost | 25215 | |
Divide by remaining useful life | 5 | |
Annual Depreciation | 5043 |
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