Reference no: EM133334018
Problem: On July 1, 2020, Sport Company purchased for $3,600,000 snow making equipment having an estimated useful life of S years with an estimated salvage value of $150,000. Depreciation is taken for the portion of the year the asset is used. Instructions
(a) Complete the form below by determining the depreciation expense and year-end book values for 2020 and 2021 using the
1. sum-of-the-years'-digits method.
2. double-declining balance method. Sum of the-Years'-Digits Method 2020 2021 Equipment $3,600,000 $3,600,000 Less: Accumulated Depreciation Year-End Book Value Depreciation Expense for the Year Double.Declining Balance Method Equipment $3,600,000 $3,600,000 Less: Accumulated Depreciation Year-End Book Value Depreciation Expense for the Year
(b) Assume the company had used straight-line depreciation during 2020 and 2021. During 2022, the company determined that the equipment would be useful to the company for only one more year beyond 2022. Salvage value is estimated at $200,000.
(1) Compute the amount of depreciation expense for the 2022 income statement.
(2) What is the depreciation base of this asset?