Answer:
Pharoah Company
Revised Annual Depreciation on Dec. 31, 2022:
= Depreciable amount divided by 10 years
= $55,000/10 = $5,500
Explanation:
a) Data:
July 1, 2019: Equipment Purchase $80,000
Estimated useful life = 8 years
Salvage value = $16,000
b) Computations:
Depreciable amount = $64,000 ($80,000 - 16,000)
Annual Depreciation Expense = $8,000 ($64,000/8)
Six months Depreciation Expense = $4,000 ($8,000/2)
c) Accumulated Depreciation from July 1, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2022:
July 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 = $4,000
Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 = $8,000
Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 = $8,000
Total = $20,000
d) Revision of Estimates:
Jan. 1, 2022, Book Value = Cost minus Accumulated Depreciation ( $80,000 - $20,000) = $60,000
Re-estimated salvage = $5,000
Depreciable amount =$55,000
Remaining useful life = 10 years
Annual Depreciation Expense = $5,500 ($55,000/10)
e) Depreciation is an accounting estimate used as a way of expensing the cost of a fixed asset over its useful life. It is in line with the accrual concept and matching principle of generally accepted accounting principles, which require expenses and revenues to be matched to the related period, expenses and revenues. It is based on the judgement of management and can be revised in line with changing circumstances and judgements. There are many methods for accounting for depreciation, including the straight-line as above, the unit of production method, double declining, sum of the years digit method, and accelerated methods like the MACRS or Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System for tax accounting.
