Exam 11: Depreciation

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Case Study 11.7 Given: Initial Cost, P = $50,000 Salvage Value at the end of 5 years, S = $10,000. Depreciable Life, N= 5 Years Year Projected Production, units Actual Production, units 1 4,500 5,000 2 5,000 4,000 3 3,500 3,000 4 5,500 5,000 5 6,500 Not krown Total -If the equipment in problem 11.7 is sold at the end of year 4 for $30,000, what is the depreciation recapture on this equipment?

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An equipment at MNS Systems costing $600,000 was depreciated using the double declining balance (DDB) method. In year four, the company decided switch to the straight-line depreciation method. Determine the depreciation charges in year 4. Assume a depreciable life of 10 years and a salvage value of $63,331.

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ABC Inc., a profitable corporation, purchased equipment for $20,000. The equipment may be depreciated using the following two depreciation methods for 5 years with a salvage value of $5,000. The two methods are: i. DDB ii. SOYD Develop depreciation schedules for both the methods.

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N = 5 years B = $20,000 S = $5,000
i. DDB
 Year  Depreciation  Book Value 12/5(20,000)=8,00020,000−8,000=12,00022/5(12,000)=480012,000−4800=7,20032/5(7,200)=2,2007,200−2,200=5,000405,000505,000\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Depreciation } & \text { Book Value } \\\hline 1 & 2 / 5 ( 20,000 ) = 8,000 & 20,000 - 8,000 = 12,000 \\\hline 2 & 2 / 5 ( 12,000 ) = 4800 & 12,000 - 4800 = 7,200 \\\hline 3 & 2 / 5 ( 7,200 ) = 2,200 & 7,200 - 2,200 = 5,000 \\\hline 4 & 0 & 5,000 \\\hline 5 & 0 & 5,000 \\\hline\end{array} ii. SOYD
SOYD = 5(5+1)/2 = 15
 Year  Depreciation  Book Value 15/15(20,000−5,000)=5,00020,000−5,000=15,00024/15(15,000)=4,00011,00033/15(15,000)=3,0008,00042/15(15,000)=2,0006,00051/15(15,000)=1,0005,000\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Depreciation } & \text { Book Value } \\\hline 1 & 5 / 15 ( 20,000 - 5,000 ) = 5,000 & 20,000 - 5,000 = 15,000 \\\hline 2 & 4 / 15 ( 15,000 ) = 4,000 & 11,000 \\\hline 3 & 3 / 15 ( 15,000 ) = 3,000 & 8,000 \\\hline 4 & 2 / 15 ( 15,000 ) = 2,000 & 6,000 \\\hline 5 & 1 / 15 ( 15,000 ) = 1,000 & 5,000 \\\hline\end{array}

Depreciation may be caused by obsolescence.

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Case Study 11.7 Given: Initial Cost, P = $50,000 Salvage Value at the end of 5 years, S = $10,000. Depreciable Life, N= 5 Years Year Projected Production, units Actual Production, units 1 4,500 5,000 2 5,000 4,000 3 3,500 3,000 4 5,500 5,000 5 6,500 Not krown Total -Determine the depreciation in year 4 using the UOP method.

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An income producing asset costing $120,000 is being depreciated using the 150% Declining Balance method with a salvage value of $20,000, determine the depreciation in year 3 assuming the equipment will be depreciated over a life of 5 years.

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Determine the depletion charges using the percentage depletion method for the first year only for a coal mine. The applicable rate for the percentage depletion method is 10%. Cost to acquire mine rights = $150,000 Estimated mine size = 40,000 Tons Selling price = $80 per Ton Amount sold in year 1 = 2,000 Tons Operating cost in year 1 = $50,000

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An equipment bought at cost of $Y will be depreciated using either the SOYD (sum- of -years - digit method) or SL (straight-line) method. This equipment will be depreciated over a period of 5 years with a salvage value of $X. Determine the percentage increase in depreciation charges in year 2 for the SOYD method over the SL method.

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Paragon Properties built a shopping center at a cost of $50M in year 2010. The company started leasing space in July of 2014. The land was purchased for $5M. Determine the depreciation charges through 2017 if the property was sold in November 2017.

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If an asset is sold before the end of its useful life for more than its salvage value, the difference between the two amounts is defined as capital gain for tax accounting.

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Case Study 11.10 The initial investment on a commercial building was $1M excluding the land. The building was occupied in March of the year in which it was purchased. After 10 years, the property was sold in the 11th year on September 2017 for $2M. The land cost was appraised at $100,000 for tax purposes. -A. Determine the first year depreciation of the building. B. What is the depreciation for the year in which the property is disposed? C. What is the depreciation recapture for this asset? D. What is the capital gain on this asset?

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An asset was sold for $50,000 at the end of its useful life of 7 years. The equipment was bought for $400,000. If it has been depreciated as a 7-year MACRS property, the depreciation recapture on this property is $50,000.

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An automated inspection system purchased at a cost of $200,000 by Mega Tech Engineering was depreciated using the MACRS method. The system was sold after 4 years for $150,000. Determine the depreciation recapture on this equipment.

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The straight - line (SL) method is often used for intangible property such as patents.

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Land is a depreciable asset as land appreciates overtime.

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Jain Mart is to depreciate an asset bought for $500,000 using the SOYD method over a life of 8 years. If the depreciation charges in year 3 was $80,000, determine the salvage value used in computing the depreciation charges in year 3.

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