At what net amount will Chicago Furniture record the truck on its statement of financial position at December 31, 2011?
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.
On January 1, 2011, Chicaga Furniture purchased a new delivery truck The company paid $65,000 for the truck, $12,000 for an annual insurance policy and $1,300 for a motor vehicle license. The truck has an estimated residual value of $5,000 at the end of its useful life and Chicago Furniture uses the double-declining-balance method for other similar assets. At what net amount will Chicago Furniture record the truck on its
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