On October 1, 2015, Holt Company Places a New Asset

question 30

Multiple Choice

On October 1, 2015, Holt Company places a new asset into service. The cost of the asset is $120,000 with an estimated 5-year life and $30,000 salvage value at the end of its useful life. What is the depreciation expense for 2015 if Holt Company uses the straight-line method of depreciation?

• A)$4,500
• B)$24,000
• C)$6,000
• D)$12,000

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Amounts owed to a company by customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenue is recorded when cash is received, and expenses are recorded when cash is paid out, without regard to when the transactions actually occur.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statement preparation that adjusts net income for changes in non-cash accounts to compute net cash provided by operating activities.