On January 1, Year 1, Naples Purchased a Computer System

question 143

Essay

On January 1, Year 1, Naples purchased a computer system that cost $1,480,000. The estimated useful life of the computer is 3 years and salvage value is $40,000. Straight-line depreciation is to be used. On January 1, Year 2, Naples determined that the estimated useful life of the computer would be 4 years instead of 3 years. The estimated salvage value will only be $10,000.
Prepare the journal entry to record depreciation expense for Year 1. Prepare the journal entry to record depreciation expense for Year 2.

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