Cutter Enterprises purchased equipment for $66,000 on January 1,
2021. The equipment is expected to have a five-year life and a
residual value of $6,300.
Using the double-declining-balance method, the book value at
December 31, 2022, would be:
Multiple Choice Listed:
$13,200.
$22,860.
$24,960.
$23,760
The correct answer is $23,760
Explanation:
Given
Cost of equipment = $66,000
Date of purchase = January 1,2021
Useful period = 5 years
Residual value = $ 6,300
Particular | Amount |
Percentage of depreciation ( 1 / 5) *2 | 40% |
Depreciation for December 31,2021 ( $66,000 * 40%) | $26,400 |
Book value on December 31,2021 ($66,000 - $26,400) | $39,600 |
Depreciation expense for December 31,2022 ($39,600 * 40%) | $15,840 |
Book value on December 31,2022 ($39,600 - $15,840) | $23,760 |
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