Question

Tidy Limited purchased a new van on January 1, 2018. The van cost $32,000. It has an estimated life of eight years and the estimated residual value is $3,200. Tidy uses the double-declining-balance method to compute depreciation. What is the adjusted balance in the Accumulated Depreciation account at the end of 2019

Answer 1

The adjusted balance in the Accumulated Depreciation account at the end of 2019 is $14,000.

Explanation:

Given:

Cost of van= $32,000

Estimated residual value= $3,200

Straight-line Depreciation Rate= 1/8

                                                = 0.125

Straight-line Depreciation Rate= 12.5%

Declining Balance Rate = 2 ×12.5%

                                             = 25%

Double declining balance can be calculated with the following formula:

2 x basic depreciation rate x book value

By applying the values,

The adjusted balance in the Accumulated Depreciation account= $14,000.