On January 1, 2013, Plover Ltd

question 32

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2013, Plover Ltd.purchased a machine for $330,000 and depreciated it using the straight-line method with an estimated useful life of eight years with no residual value.On January 1, 2016, Plover determined that the machine had a useful life of only six years from the date of acquisition, but will have a residual value of $30,000.An accounting change was made in 2016 to reflect these additional facts.At December 31, 2017, the accumulated depreciation for this machine should have a balance of

• A)$182,500.
• B)$187,500.
• C)$241,250.
• D)$250,000.

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