Answer:
c. $4,000
Explanation:
Depreciation expense is the appropriate portion of a company's fixed asset's cost that is being used up during accounting period. Under straight-line method, depreciation expense is calculated by formula:
Straight-Line Depreciation Expense = (Cost − Residual Value) /Useful Life of the Asset
For year 2, depreciation expense = ($25,000-$5,000)/5 = $4,000
Noted:
Depreciation Expense is different from Accumulated depreciation. Â Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of depreciation expense for an fixed asset that is recorded on the balance sheet. In this situation, the Accumulated depreciation after 2 years is:
Depreciation expense in year 1 + Depreciation expense in year 2 = $8,000