5.1 - Straight Line Method
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What is depreciation?
💡 Hint: Think about the wear and tear on a machine.
List the components needed to calculate straight line depreciation.
💡 Hint: Consider what information you'd need about the equipment.
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What is the formula for calculating annual depreciation using the Straight Line Method?
💡 Hint: Remember DICer!
The Straight Line Method assumes depreciation occurs at what rate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens each year in value.
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A company buys a crane for $200,000. The crane’s salvage value is $30,000, and it has a useful life of 15 years. Also, tire costs are $10,000. Calculate the annual depreciation. How might this impact their financial reports over the years?
💡 Hint: Substitute everything correctly into the formula.
Consider a construction company that uses a backhoe for 10 years, initially costing $50,000, with a salvage value of $5,000 and a tire cost of $5,000. If they switch to an accelerated depreciation method, how would that affect their immediate tax obligations compared to the Straight Line Method?
💡 Hint: Consider how each method tracks loss and how that impacts financial statements.
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