Practice When to Switch Between Methods - 4.1 | 6. Sum of the Years Digit Method | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is depreciation?

💡 Hint: Think about how wear and tear affects equipment.

Question 2

Easy

What is salvage value?

💡 Hint: Consider what an asset might sell for after it’s been used.

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Question 1

What is the main reason companies might switch depreciation methods?

  • To increase expenses
  • To comply with tax laws
  • To avoid loss on salvage value

💡 Hint: Think about the risks of depreciation strategies.

Question 2

True or False: The Straight-Line method always provides higher annual depreciation than the DDB method.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to depreciation over time.

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Question 1

An asset costs ₹10,000, has a salvage value of ₹2,000, and is expected to last 5 years. Determine the first year's depreciation using both DDB and Straight-Line methods and decide which to use.

💡 Hint: Calculate both methods and compare them.

Question 2

If an asset initially worth ₹50,000 depreciates at DDB, and its book value reaches ₹25,000, but the salvage value is ₹30,000, explain the implications.

💡 Hint: Think about the need to maintain the salvage value in financial reports.

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