Question

Machinery purchased for $150,000 by Tom Brady Co. in 2010 was originally estimated to have a life of 12 years with a salvage value of $24,000 at the end of that time. Depreciation has been recorded for 7 years on this basis. In 2017, it is determined that the total estimated life should be 15 years with a salvage value of $18,000 at the end of that time. Assume straight-line depreciation.
Instructions:
Determine the depreciation expense for 2017.

Answer 1

Answer:

$7,312.50

Explanation:

The computation of the depreciation expense for 2017 is shown below:

Book Value is

= Cost - Accumulated Depreciation

= $150,000 - {[($150,000 - $24,000) ÷ 12 ] × 7y}

= $150,000 - [($126,000 ÷ 12 ) × 7]

= $150,000 - ($10,500 × 7)

= $150,000 - $73,500

= $76,500

Now the depreciation expense for 2017 :

= ($76,500 - $18,000) ÷ (15 - 7) years

= $58,500 ÷ 8 years

= $7,312.50