Explain why fixed assets are depreciated.

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  1. Explain why fixed assets are depreciated.

 

  1. A patent is purchased at a cost of $100,000, and the buyer expects the useful life to be 20 years. What is the adjusting entry needed at year-end?

 

  1. What is the reasoning of using the declining balance method?

 

  1. A delivery truck that costs $40,000 has a residual value of $8,000 and a useful life of 160,000 miles and the truck was driven 20,000 miles that year. Calculate the first year’s depreciation. What is the book value of the truck at the end of the first year?

 

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