Question

On January 1, Enco Co. purchases a milling machine for $15,000. The machine is expected to last seven years and have a salvage value of $1,000. Assuming the company uses the straight-line method, depreciation expense should be $_______ per year.

Answer 1

Answer:

$2,000

Explanation:

Depreciation: The depreciation is a non-cash expense that shows a decrements in the value of the fixed assets due to tear and wear, obsolesce, usage, time period, etc. It is shown on the debit side of the income statement.

The computation of the depreciation expense under the straight line method is shown below:

= (Original cost of milling machine - salvage value) ÷ (expected useful life)

= ($15,000 - $2,000) ÷ (7 years)

= ($14,000) ÷ (7 years)  

= $2,000

In this method, the depreciation is same for all the remaining useful life