Question

Vore Corp. bought equipment on January 2, 20X4 for $200,000. This equipment had an estimated useful life of five years and a salvage value of $20,000. Depreciation was computed by the 150% declining balance method. The accumulated depreciation balance at December 31, 20X5 should be:

Answer 1

Answer:

The accumulated depreciation balance at December 31, 20X5 should be: $91,800

Explanation:

Under the straight-line method, useful life is 5 years, so the asset's annual depreciation will be 20% of the Depreciable cost.

Depreciable cost = Total asset cost - salvage value = $200,000 - $20,000 = $180,000

Depreciation was computed by the 150% declining balance method. Depreciation rate is 30%.

Depreciation for the year of 20X4 = 30% x $180,000 = $54,000

At the beginning of the second year, the Depreciable cost's book value = $180,000 - $54,000 = $126,000

Depreciation for the year of 20X5 =  30% x $126,000 = $37,800

The accumulated depreciation balance at December 31, 20X5 = $54,000 + $37,800 = $91,800