JAMB - Accounts Principles Of Accounts (2024 - No. 68)
The following extracts are made from the books of Agama Enterprises.
|
Motor van (cost) |
120000 |
|
Life span |
4 years |
|
rate of Depreciation |
40% |
Method of depreciation used is Diminishing Balance The depreciation charge for year two is
#28,800
#48,000
#17,280
#10,370
Explanation
First, we calculate the depreciation for the first year: Depreciation for year one = Cost x Rate of Depreciation = 120,000 x 40%
= 48,000
Next, we calculate the remaining book value after the first year: Book value after year one = Cost - Depreciation for year one
= 120,000 - 48,000
= 72,000
To calculate the depreciation charge for year two, we apply the rate of depreciation to the remaining book value Depreciation for year two = Remaining book value x Rate of Depreciation
= 72,000 x 40%
= 28,800
= 48,000
Next, we calculate the remaining book value after the first year: Book value after year one = Cost - Depreciation for year one
= 120,000 - 48,000
= 72,000
To calculate the depreciation charge for year two, we apply the rate of depreciation to the remaining book value Depreciation for year two = Remaining book value x Rate of Depreciation
= 72,000 x 40%
= 28,800
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