A Copy Machine Acquired on July 1 with a Cost

question 138

Essay

A copy machine acquired on July 1 with a cost of $1,450 has an estimated useful life of 4 years. Assuming that it will have a residual value of $250, determine the depreciation for the first year by the double-declining-balance method.

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Definitions:

Discreet Approach

A method or strategy that is conducted with subtlety and reserve, often to avoid attracting undue attention or to handle sensitive matters.

Integral Approach

An accounting method that combines the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one comprehensive set of statements.

Pre-tax Interim Net Income

The net income earned before taxes are deducted during an interim period, such as a quarter or half-year.

Income Tax Loss

A situation where tax-deductible expenses exceed taxable revenues, potentially reducing taxable income in future periods through loss carryforwards.