Can anybody solve the below question and fully explain all procedures that lead to the final answer.
The plant and machinery account (at cost) of a business for the year ended 31 December 2008 was as follows:
Plant and machinery -Cost ] 2008 $ 2008 $ 1 Jan Balance 240000 31 March Transfer disposal account 60000 30 June Cash – Purchase of plant 160000 31 Dec Balance 340,000 400000 400000
The company’s policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the straight line basis , with proportionate depreciation in the years of purchase and disposal
What should be the depreciation charge for the year ended 31 December 2008?