Question

The cost of an asset is $ 1 comma 050 comma 000​, and its residual value is $ 130 comma 000. Estimated useful life of the asset is ten years. Calculate depreciation for the second year using the doubleminusdecliningminusbalance method of depreciation.​ (Do not round any intermediate​ calculations, and round your final answer to the nearest​ dollar.)

Answer 1

$168,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Depreciation expense using the double declining method = Depreciation factor x cost of the asset

Depreciation factor = 2 x (1/useful life)

Depreciation factor = 2 x (1/10) = 0.2

depreciation expense in year 1 = 0.2 x $1,050,000 =$210,000

book value at the beginning of year 2 = $1,050,000 - $210,000 = $840,000

depreciation expense in year 2 = 0.2 x $840,000 = $168,000