In 1990, Sage Company completed the construction of a building at a cost of $2,3
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In 1990, Sage Company completed the construction of a building at a cost of $2,360,000 and first occupied it in January 1991. It was estimated that the building will have a useful life of 40 years and a salvage value of $70,800 at the end of that time.
Early in 2001, an addition to the building was constructed at a cost of $590,000. At that time, it was estimated that the remaining life of the building would be, as originally estimated, an additional 30 years, and that the addition would have a life of 30 years and a salvage value of $23,600.
In 2019, it is determined that the probable life of the building and addition will extend to the end of 2050, or 20 years beyond the original estimate.
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In 1990, Sage Company completed the construction of a building at a cost of $2,360,000 and first occupied it in January 1991. It was estimated that the building will have a useful life of 40 years and a salvage value of $70,800 at the end of that time.
Early in 2001, an addition to the building was constructed at a cost of $590,000. At that time, it was estimated that the remaining life of the building would be, as originally estimated, an additional 30 years, and that the addition would have a life of 30 years and a salvage value of $23,600.
In 2019, it is determined that the probable life of the building and addition will extend to the end of 2050, or 20 years beyond the original estimate.
Explanation / Answer
Annual dep from 1991 to 2000:
$2360000-$70800/40=$57320
From 2001 to 2018
$2360000-$70800/30=$76306.6
On Addition of building: $590000-$23600/30=$18880
Annual dep=$76306.6+$18880=$95186.6
In 2019 : No accounting entry as we have made change in estimate.
Total cost: $2360000+$590000=$2950000
Less: salvage value: $70800+$23600=$94400
Less: Depreciation already charged for 18 yrs=$95186.6×18=$1713358.8
Remaining value: $1142241.2
RemaiNing life: 20yrs
Annual Dep from 2019: $57112.06
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