Question

A company purchased a computer system at a cost of $24,000. The estimated useful life is 6 years, and the estimated residual value is $9,000. Assuming the company uses the double-declining-balance method, what is the depreciation expense for the second year? (Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

Answer 1

Year 2= $3,333.33

Step-by-step explanation:

Giving the following information:

A company purchased a computer system for $24,000. The estimated useful life is 6 years, and the estimated residual value is $9,000.

To calculate the depreciation expense for the second year, we need to use the following formula for year 1 and 2:

Annual depreciation= 2*[(book value)/estimated life (years)]

Year 1= 2*[(24,000 - 9,000)/6]= 5,000

Year 2= 2*[(15,000 - 5,000)/6]= 3,333.33