Question

The asset's book value is $64,800 on June 1, Year 3. On that date, management determines that the asset's salvage value should be $6,400 rather than the original estimate of $11,400. Based on this information, the amount of depreciation expense the company should recognize during the last six months of Year 3 would be:
a. $2,366.37
b. $4,866.67
c. $1,958.33
d. $2,433.33
e. $2,700.00

Answer 1

Answer:

$2,316.67

Explanation:

From the question we know that the asset is depreciated in 3 years

The monthly depreciation expenses before re-determine savage value

= ($64,800-$11,400)/36 = $1,483.33

Because management determine to reduce $5,000 in salvage value (=$11,400-$6,400) just before 6 months ending depreciation period, then we have to allocate $5,000 in next 6 months.

The depreciation expense during the last six months of Year 3 would be:

= current depreciation expense $1,483.33 + $5,000/6

= $2,316.67