Natalia44
Apr 11, 2009, 05:21 PM
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1.My question is if the 150% declining balance method is being used and an asset has a useful life of 20 years what is the depreciation rate?
(D)
a. 7.5% b. 10% c. 15% d. Some other amount
2.Machinery is purchased on May 15, 2007 for $60,000 with a $5,000 salvage value and a five year life. The half year convention is followed. What method of depreciation will give the highest amount of depreciation expense in year 2?
(A)
a. Straight line b. Double declining balance c. 150% declining balance d. Amount cannot be determined
3.An asset which costs $9,400 and has accumulated depreciation of $3,000 is sold for $5,800. What amount of gain or loss will be recognized when the asset is sold?
(C)
a. A gain of $600 b. A loss of $600 c. A loss of $3,600 d. A gain of $3,600
4.With respect to depreciation policies, the principle of consistency means:
(C)
a. A company should use the same depreciation methods in its financial statements that it uses in its income tax returns.
b. A company should use the same depreciation methods as other companies in the same industry.
c. A company should use the same depreciation method from year to year for a given plant asset.
d. A company should use the same depreciation method in computing depreciation expense on all its assets.
thank you
1.My question is if the 150% declining balance method is being used and an asset has a useful life of 20 years what is the depreciation rate?
(D)
a. 7.5% b. 10% c. 15% d. Some other amount
2.Machinery is purchased on May 15, 2007 for $60,000 with a $5,000 salvage value and a five year life. The half year convention is followed. What method of depreciation will give the highest amount of depreciation expense in year 2?
(A)
a. Straight line b. Double declining balance c. 150% declining balance d. Amount cannot be determined
3.An asset which costs $9,400 and has accumulated depreciation of $3,000 is sold for $5,800. What amount of gain or loss will be recognized when the asset is sold?
(C)
a. A gain of $600 b. A loss of $600 c. A loss of $3,600 d. A gain of $3,600
4.With respect to depreciation policies, the principle of consistency means:
(C)
a. A company should use the same depreciation methods in its financial statements that it uses in its income tax returns.
b. A company should use the same depreciation methods as other companies in the same industry.
c. A company should use the same depreciation method from year to year for a given plant asset.
d. A company should use the same depreciation method in computing depreciation expense on all its assets.
thank you