Problem 9 Hilarious Company provided the following data pertaining to machinery on the date of revaluation: Cost Replacement cost Machinery 4, 500, 000 7, 500, 000 Accumulated depreciation 900, 000 Age of asset 3 years Revised Life of the asset 10 years Required: 1. Appreciation or
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.
Problem 9
Hilarious Company provided the following data pertaining to machinery on the date of revaluation:
Cost Replacement cost
Machinery 4, 500, 000 7, 500, 000
Accumulated depreciation 900, 000
Age of asset 3 years
Revised Life of the asset 10 years
Required:
1. Appreciation or revaluation increase
2. Carrying amount
3.
4. Revaluation surplus
5. What is the original life of the asset?
6. Prepare the
7. What is/are the rules in solving the problem?
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