Question

On January 1, Year 1, an entity acquires a new machine with an estimated useful life of 20 years for $100,000. The machine has an electrical motor that must be replaced every five years at an estimated cost of $20,000. Continued operation of the machine requires an inspection every four years after purchase; the inspection cost is $10,000. The company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. What is the depreciation expense for Year 1

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is $11,500

Explanation:

Depreciation here be done separately or in components.

The formula for depreciation is:

(Cost - residual value) / useful life.

First component:

A new machine for $100,000 and useful life is 20 years.

Depreciation = $100,000/20years

= $5,000

Second component:

An electrical motor for $20,000 and useful life is 5 years.

Depreciation = $20,000/5years

= $4,000

Third component:

Inspection $10,000 and useful life is 4 years.

Depreciation = $10,000/4years

= $2,500

Therefore, the depreciation expense for Year 1 is

=$5,000 + $4,000 + $2,500

=$11,500