Practice Methods of Depreciation - 18.5 | 18. Depreciation Accounting | Management 1 (Organizational Behaviour/Finance & Accounting)
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Question 1

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Identify the Straight Line Method formula.

💡 Hint: What is the effect of the residual value?

Question 2

Easy

What is the key feature of the WDV method?

💡 Hint: Think about how it changes over time.

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Question 1

What is the formula for Straight Line Method?

  • (Cost - Residual) / Useful Life
  • (Cost + Residual) / Useful Life
  • (Cost x Residual) / Useful Life

💡 Hint: Which method evenly distributes depreciation?

Question 2

Does WDV method lead to higher depreciation in earlier years?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how asset efficiency changes over time.

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Question 1

Calculate the depreciation for a machine that costs $150,000, with a residual value of $25,000 and a useful life of 15 years, using all four methods.

💡 Hint: Calculate each step methodically for better accuracy.

Question 2

A company plans to use an asset for 8 years, costing $80,000 with a $10,000 residual value. Calculate depreciation using SLM, WDV, and Units of Production if used for 12,000 units in that year.

💡 Hint: Keep in mind to check unit production for accuracy quotients.

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