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Depreciation

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  • This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 4 years ago by Avatarmaximus07.
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  • July 16, 2021 at 9:18 am #627911
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    Hello sir, hope you are fine.

    Non-current asset has an expected life of ten years with a nil residual value. The asset is due to be depreciated using the straight-line method.
    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of the reducing balance method instead?

    A) Depreciation will be higher in each year using 20% reducing balance.
    B) Depreciation will be higher in each of years 1, 2 and 3 using 25% reducing balance.
    C) Depreciation will be lower in each year using 15% reducing balance.
    D) Depreciation will be lower in year 2 using 18% reducing balance.

    Sir, this question is not much tricky but very much time consuming. I am assuming a condition and then applying both depreciation methods.
    Can you please suggest me quick and fast way for exam?

    July 16, 2021 at 1:59 pm #627940
    AvatarKen Garrett
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    No, you don’t need particularly detailed calculations. It is more logic and we are looking for one correct answer.

    Assume cost = 1,000. Existing deposit is therefore 100pa

    A Rubbish….1st year is 200

    B Yr 1 250, Yr 2 750/4 187.5 Yr 3 (1000- 250 – 187.5)/4 = 140.6 TRUE

    C Rubbish….ist Yr is 150

    D No (1,000 – 180) x 18% = 148

    July 16, 2021 at 2:54 pm #627948
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    Thank you sir. I also rejected A and C at first glance but for B and D I had to do calculation but your way is best. Thanks again sir.

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