Example A machine with a cost of $200 000 & useful life of 8 years was acquired at the beginning of year 1. The machine is revalued every 2 years and the revaluation reserve will be regarded as realised only when the machine is sold. The net replacement cost of the machine was as follows; Beginning of year 3 Beginning of year 5 Beginning of year 7 $160 000 $95 000 $50 000 How will the revaluation increases/decreases be accounted for?
Example A machine with a cost of $200 000 & useful life of 8 years was acquired at the beginning of year 1. The machine is revalued every 2 years and the revaluation reserve will be regarded as realised only when the machine is sold. The net replacement cost of the machine was as follows; Beginning of year 3 Beginning of year 5 Beginning of year 7 $160 000 $95 000 $50 000 How will the revaluation increases/decreases be accounted for?
Chapter9: Capital Budgeting And Cash Flow Analysis
Section9.A: Depreciation
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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.
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