Question

Manziel Corporation constructed a building at a cost of $10,000,000. Average accumulated expenditures were $4,000,000, actual interest was $600,000, and avoidable interest was $300,000. If the salvage value is $800,000, and the useful life is 40 years, depreciation expense for the first full year using the straight-line method is

Answer 1

Answer:

$237,500

Explanation:

Cost of building      $10,000,000

Avoidable Interest            $300,000

Less;Salvage value           ($800,000)

Depreciation  Cost        $9,500,000

Depreciation per year $9,500,000/40=$237,500