Mr. Sanchez bought a machine costing 600,000, it is believed to have a book value of P24500.65 at the end of 5 years. Using the declining balance method, determine its annual rate of depreciation in percent.
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.
Mr. Sanchez bought a machine costing 600,000, it is believed to have a book value of P24500.65 at the end of 5 years. Using the declining balance method, determine its annual rate of
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