Question

A machine has a cost of $15,000, an estimated residual value of $3,000, and an estimated useful life of four years. The machine is being depreciated on a straight-line basis. At the end of the second year, what amount will be reported for accumulated depreciation?.

Answer 1

We find the amount in accumulated depreciation by finding the depreciable value:

Asset Cost - Residual Value = Depreciable Value

$15,000 - $3,000 = $12,000

Now, let's divide this by 2 to find the amount in accumulated depreciation at the end of the second year:

$12,000 / 2 = $6,000