An industrial plant bought a generator set for P120, 000. Other expenses including installation amounted to P10, 000. The generator is set to have a life of 15 years with a salvage value at the end of life of P8, 000. What is the depreciation charge during the 12th year by double declining balance method? a.) P 1, 943 b.) P 2, 620 c.) P 3, 591 d.) P 3, 916
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
An industrial plant bought a generator set for P120, 000. Other expenses including installation amounted to P10, 000. The generator is set to have a life of 15 years with a salvage value at the end of life of P8, 000. What is the
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