Practice - Accounting for Depreciation
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Practice Questions
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Define accumulated depreciation.
💡 Hint: What does the word 'accumulated' mean in this context?
What is the purpose of recording depreciation in financial statements?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on taxes.
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What is accumulated depreciation?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'contra' means in accounting.
True or False: Depreciation is recorded only on the balance sheet.
💡 Hint: Think about where expenses are reported.
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A company acquired an asset for ₹300,000. It has a useful life of 10 years and no salvage value. Calculate the depreciation expense for each year using the straight-line method and describe how it affects the financial statements.
💡 Hint: Divide the cost by the useful life.
A business has machinery with a cost of ₹150,000 and an annual depreciation rate of 15%. After three years, what is the book value of the asset? Discuss the implications of this on financial reporting.
💡 Hint: Apply the depreciation rate annually to the remaining book value.
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