Cowley Company just completed its first year of operations. The December 31 equipment account has a balance of $20,000. There is no balance in the Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment account or in the Depreciation Expense account. The accountant estimates the yearly equipment depreciation to be $4,000. Prepare the required adjustment to record the yearly depreciation for equipment. Note: Use negative signs with answers, when appropriate. Balance Sheet Income Statement Stockholders' Assets Liabilities Equity Revenues Expenses - Net Income + 20,000 4,000

Cowley Company just completed its first year of operations. The December 31 equipment account has a balance of $20,000. There is no balance in the Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment account or in the Depreciation Expense account. The accountant estimates the yearly equipment depreciation to be $4,000. Prepare the required adjustment to record the yearly depreciation for equipment. Note: Use negative signs with answers, when appropriate. Balance Sheet Income Statement Stockholders' Assets Liabilities Equity Revenues Expenses - Net Income + 20,000 4,000

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Chapter3: Basic Accounting Systems: Accrual Basis

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Problem 3.23E: Adjustment for depreciation The estimated amount of depredation on equipment for the current year is...

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