18.4 - Factors Affecting Depreciation
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What factors do you consider when calculating the cost of an asset?
💡 Hint: Think about all expenses incurred to make the asset operational.
What does residual value mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how much the asset might be sold for after use.
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What is included in the cost of an asset?
💡 Hint: Think about the entire investment made into the asset.
True or False: Residual value is the estimated worth of an asset at the end of its useful life.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to assets after they've been utilized.
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A company purchases a machine for $50,000. It incurs an installation cost of $5,000 and a delivery fee of $2,000. The estimated residual value is $8,000 at the end of 10 years. Using the straight-line method, calculate the annual depreciation expense.
💡 Hint: Remember to add all costs to find the total for depreciation.
If a company re-evaluates its asset's useful life from 10 years to 5 years, but the cost and residual value remain the same, explain how this may impact their financial statements.
💡 Hint: Think about how financial reporting might change with a shorter useful life.
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