Friday, August 26, 2011

A machine cost $500,000 on April 1, 2010. Its estimated salvage value is $50,000 and its expected life is eight years

ACCOUNTING



A machine cost $500,000 on April 1, 2010. Its estimated salvage value is $50,000 and its expected life is eight years.



Instructions:

Calculate the depreciation expense (to the nearest dollar) by each of the following methods, showing the figures used

a) straight-line for 2010

b) Double-declining balance for 2011

c) Sum-of-the-years digits for 2011



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