On July 1, 2022, a Machine with a Useful Life

question 149

Multiple Choice

On July 1, 2022, a machine with a useful life of five years and a residual value of $4,000 was purchased for $20,000.Under straight-line depreciation, what is the depreciation expense for calendar 2023?

• A)$4,000
• B)$3,556
• C)$3,200
• D)$1,600

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Transactions and events that impact the net income of a business, primarily related to its core operations.

Indirect Method

A way of reporting cash flows from operating activities in the cash flow statement, starting with net income and adjusting for non-cash transactions.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report summarizing the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.