On 1 January 2015, Based on a Valuer's Estimate of Fair

question 37

Multiple Choice

On 1 January 2015, based on a valuer's estimate of fair value, it was decided to revalue the plant to $65 000. The plant was then assessed to have a further useful life of 5 years and an expected residual amount of $5000. What is the journal entry in the books of Brown Ltd to record depreciation on plant on a straight-line basis for the half-year ending 30 June 2015 (balance date) ?

• A) Depreciation expense - plant 12 000 Accumulated depreciation- plant 12 000
• B) Depreciation expense - plant 6 000 Accumulated depreciation - plant 6 000
• C) Accumulated depreciation - plant 6 000 Depreciation expense - plant 6 000
• D) Depreciation expense - plant 6 500 Accumulated depreciation- plant 6 500

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