of $8,000 were incurred. The machine has an estimated useful life of 10 years and salvage value of $10,000. What should the company record as depreciation expense for the first year under the straight line method?

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On January 1, 2020, ABC Co. entered into a contract to acquire a new
machine for its factory. The machine, which had a cash price of $300,000,
was paid for as follows: Down payment $30,000; Note payable in 10 equal
monthly installments $240,000; 1,000 shares of Banana Co. ordinary
shares with an agreed value of $50 per share: $50,000 Total $320,000.
Prior to the machine's use, installation costs of $8,000 were incurred. The
machine has an estimated useful life of 10 years and salvage value of
$10,000. What should the company record as depreciation expense for
the first year under the straight line method?

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