Ultra-clean special handling devices used in the filling process for the manufacture of baby food are placed into use at a cost of $850,000. These devices are expected to be useful for 4 years with a negligible salvage value at that time. Compare MACRS to traditional depreciation methods by calculating yearly depreciation allowances, present worth of the depreciation allowances, and book value for each year using each of the following. MARR is 11%. a. MACRS-GDS as is proper over its property class depreciation life. b. DDB taking a full deduction in the first year, with the last deduction in year 3. c. DDB switching to straight-line, taking a full deduction in the 1st year, with the last deduction in year 3. d. SLN taking a full deduction in the 1st year, with the last deduction in year 3.
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.
Ultra-clean special handling devices used in the filling process for the manufacture of baby food are placed into use at a cost of $850,000. These devices are expected to be useful for 4 years with a negligible salvage value at that time. Compare MACRS to traditional
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