Hybrid Dealers bought computer equipment for R54 000 on 1 July 2018. The equipment is depreciated at 20% according to the diminishing balance method. Required: Prepare the depreciation and closing transfer entries in the general journal of Hybrid Dealers on 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2020 respectively.
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.
Hybrid Dealers bought computer equipment for R54 000 on 1 July 2018. The
equipment is
Required:
Prepare the depreciation and closing transfer entries in the general journal of
Hybrid Dealers on 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2020 respectively.
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