For a Company Using the Straight-Line Method of Depreciation That

question 55

Multiple Choice

For a company using the straight-line method of depreciation that changes the estimated useful life from 20 years to 15 years as at the beginning of the year,the accountant should do (or not do) the following:

• A)Compute current year depreciation as (carrying amount - residual value)divided by 20 years.
• B)Adjust prior year's depreciation.
• C)Do not adjust the amount of accumulated depreciation as at the beginning of the year.
• D)Compute current year depreciation as (carrying amount)X 15/20.

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