A photocopier was purchased 1-7-13 for $36,000, with a residual value of $4000, useful life of 4 years. Then 28/2/14 the photocopier was upgraded for $4000. Calculate the depreciation for this photocopier machine using straight line method.
Particulars |
Amount ($) |
Purchased value of the machine |
36,000.00 |
Add: Up gradation costs |
4,000.00 |
Value of the machine |
40,000.00 |
Less: Residual value |
4,000.00 |
Depreciable value |
36,000.00 |
Useful life of the machine |
4 years |
Annual depreciation under SLM (36000 /4) |
9,000.00 |
Note:
It has been assumed that the up gradation cost has enhanced the
value of the machine which is in the nature of capital expenditure.
Thus, the same has been added to the cost of the machine and has
been considered for calculation depreciation. Another important
thing the depreciation has been charged for the entire year.
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