A machine has a cost of $15,000, an estimated residual value of $3,000, and an estimated useful life of four years. The machine is being depreciated on a straight-line basis. At the end of the second year, what amount will be reported for accumulated depreciation?.

Respuesta :

The amount reported for accumulated depreciation will be $6000.

What is accumulated depreciation ?

Accumulated depreciation is the entire amount of depreciation expenditure reported on a company's balance sheet for an asset. It is determined by adding the annual depreciation expenditure amounts.

Given:-

cost=$15,000

residual value=$3,000

estimated useful life=4 years

To find:- Amount of depreciation at the end of the second year.

Solution:

[tex]\frac{15,000-3,000}{4}=3000 per year\\3000\cdot2=6000\\[/tex]

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