Question

El tapitio purchased restaurant furniture on september 1, 2018, for $45,000. residual value at the end of an estimated 10-year service life is expected to be $6,000. calculate depreciation expense for 2018 and 2019, using the straight-line method, and assuming a december 31 year-end.

Answer 1

Year 2018 ($45,000 - $5,000)/10 = 3,000 Ă— 4/12 = $1,000 2019 ($35,000 - $5,000)/10 = $3,000