Question

Manziel Corporation constructed a building at a cost of $10,000,000. Average accumulated expenditures were $4,000,000, actual interest was $600,000, and avoidable interest was $300,000. If the salvage value is $800,000, and the useful life is 40 years, depreciation expense for the first full year using the straight-line method is

Answer 1

$237,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of building $10,000,000

Avoidable Interest $300,000

Less;Salvage value ($800,000)

Depreciation Cost $9,500,000

Depreciation per year $9,500,000/40=$237,500