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Use the information that follows to answer problems 29 through 31.
Laney Inc. and Monroe Company each ordered a new computer on January 1, 2009. The cost of each computer was $3,500. The economic life expectancy of each computer is three years with a $500 expected salvage value. During the current year Laney and Monroe experienced identical operating events with the only difference being that Laney used the straight-line depreciation method, while Monroe used the double-declining-balance depreciation method. Both became disenchanted with their computers during the year due to the introduction of a new generation of computers, and on December 31, 2009, each sold the computer for $800.
-Indicate how the current year's net income statements for Laney and Monroe would differ.
Overstated
A situation where financial figures are reported to be higher than they actually are, leading to a misrepresentation of a company's financial health.
Trial Balance
A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account columns to check the accuracy of the accounts.
Ledger
A comprehensive collection of all accounts and transactions of a company or individual, recorded in a systematic manner.
Account Balance
The amount of money in a financial repository at any given moment, which can fluctuate with deposits, withdrawals, and interest payments.
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