Boscan Corporation purchased machinery on January 1, 2014, at a cost of $285,000
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Question
Boscan Corporation purchased machinery on January 1, 2014, at a cost of $285,000. The estimated useful life of the machinery is 4 years, with an estimated salvage value at the end of that period of $25,700. The company is considering different depreciation methods that could be used for financial reporting purposes. Prepare separate depreciation schedules for the machinery using the straight-line method, and the declining-balance method using double the straight-line rate. Depreciation expense for 2017 under Double declining-balance is adjusted so that ending book value is equal to salvage value.Explanation / Answer
Boscan Corporation purchased machinery on January 1, 2014, at a cost of $285,000