Computer Equipment Was Acquired at the Beginning of the Year

question 150

Essay

Computer equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $63,000 that has an estimated residual value of $3,000 and an estimated useful life of 5 years. Determine the (a) depreciable cost (b) double-declining-balance rate, and (c) double-declining-balance depreciation for the first year.

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