Practice - Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of the Straight-Line Method?
💡 Hint: Think about simplicity in calculations.
What does the Written Down Value Method do differently compared to the Straight-Line Method?
💡 Hint: Consider how the asset values change over time.
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What is the main advantage of the Straight-Line Method?
💡 Hint: Think about how easy it is to apply.
True or False: The Written Down Value Method can lead to increased expenses in the later years.
💡 Hint: Consider how depreciation trends for assets over time.
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Challenge Problems
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A factory purchases machinery for $100,000, with an expected salvage value of $10,000 and a useful life of 10 years. Calculate the annual depreciation using both methods and discuss the implications for financial statements.
💡 Hint: Use formulas to figure both calculations before discussing.
Critically discuss how the choice of depreciation method can affect investment decisions in a company. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the potential investor perceptions based on financial projections.
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