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level questions: Depreciation

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What is the straight line method of depreciation?An equal amount of depreciation is charged each year.
What is the Reducing balance method of depreciation?The depreciation charge each year is a fixed percentage of the net book value at the end of the previous year.
What is depreciation?To charge of the cost of a non-current asset over its useful life.
Net Book Value =Asset Cost/value less depreciation
How is straight line depreciation calculated?(Original Cost - Residual value) ÷ Estimated useful life
What is the accounting entry for charging depreciation?Dr Depreciation Expense a/c Cr Accumulated Depreciation a/c
What depreciation balance will appear in the SFP?The balance from the Accumulated Depreciation A/C will appear as a deduction from the cost of the assets.
What depreciation balance will appear in the SPL?The balance from the Depreciation Expense A/C will appear as an expense.