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depreciation

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA FA – FIA FFA › depreciation

  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • November 10, 2014 at 3:12 pm #208828
    6shahir
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    At 31st october 2013 a business had machines with a cost of $120000 and with accumulated depreciation of $25000
    On 1st January 2014 they sold a machine for $10000.This machine had originally cost $30000 on 1st April 2012
    depreciation policy is at 20% per annum, monthly basis
    What is the depreciation expense for the year??
    Pls sir answer me don’t get angry with me?
    I beg U

    November 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm #208861
    John Moffat
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    You have not said whether it is straight line or reducing balance depreciation.

    I will assume that it is straight line (i.e. 20% of cost).

    From 31 October 2013 to 1 January 2014 (2 months) the assets had cost 120,000, and so the depreciation is 2/12 x 20% x 120,000 = 4,000

    From 1 January 2014 to 31 October 2014 (10 months) the assets had a cost of 90,000 (120,000 – 30,000) and so the depreciation is 10/12 x 20% x 90,000 = 15,000.

    So the total depreciation is 4,000 + 15,000 = 19,000.

    (and I never get angry 🙂 )

    November 10, 2014 at 6:23 pm #208889
    6shahir
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    Thnks for the reply.. Clearly understood sir
    I wish I could hire your brain only for ACCA exams.. 🙂
    Plus its just my curiosity, want it to get it cleared..
    How many questions do u receive per day and Are u the sole owner of this website?
    Do u really feel happy answering the questions from worldwide or do u get bored repeating each yr the same stuff!

    November 11, 2014 at 8:30 am #208992
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

    (I guess I receive about 50 questions a day, although it varies depending on the time of the year. There are other tutors involved – I only cover some of the papers. 🙂 )

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