Equipment Purchased at the Beginning of 2012 for $200,000 with Residual

question 133

Multiple Choice

Equipment purchased at the beginning of 2012 for $200,000 with residual value of $20,000 is being depreciated over a 5-year period using the double-declining-balance method.Which of the following statements is correct concerning the financial statements at December 31,2012?

• A)The equipment account now has a balance of $120,000.
• B)The book value of the equipment is now $80,000.
• C)The accumulated depreciation account balance is now $80,000.
• D)Depreciation expense for 2012 is $72,000.

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