on january 2, 2018, moser, inc., purchased equipment for $100,000. the equipment was expected to have a $10,000 salvage value at the end of its estimated six-year useful life. straight-line depreciation has been recorded. before adjusting the accounts for 2022, moser decided that the useful life of the equipment should be extended by three years and the salvage value decreased to $8,000.

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Book value  is 33600 of the equipment at the end of 2022after recording the depreciation expense for 2022.    

The accounting technique of spreading out the cost of a tangible item over its useful life is known as depreciation. The equipment amount of depreciation shows how much of an asset's worth has been utilized. By purchasing assets over a predetermined length of time, it enables businesses to generate income from the assets they own.

The initial cost of ownership is substantially equipment lower because businesses don't have to account for them totally in the year that assets are bought. A company's profitability might be significantly impacted if depreciation is not taken into consideration. Long-term assets may also be depreciated by businesses for accounting and tax purposes.

Original Annual dep          

Cost of Equipment   100000      

Less: Salvage value   10000      

Depreciable cost   90000      

Divide: Life   6      

Annual depreciation   15000      

           

Accumulated dep fr 4 yrs upto 31.12.21 = 15000*4 = 60,000  

           

Book value on 01.01.19 (100000-60000) 40000    

Less: Revised salvage value   8000    

Depreciable cost     32000    

Divide: Revsied remaining life (2+3) 5    

Annual depreciation     6400    

           

Journal entry for depreciation        

Date Accounts title and explanation   Debit $ Credit $

31.12.22 Depreciation expenses   6400  

        Accumulated depreciation-Equipment   6400

           

Book value on 01.01.22 (as computed above) 40000    

Less: Depreciation fr 2022   6400    

Book value as on 31.12.22   33600  

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On January 2, 2015, Moser, Inc., purchased equipment for $100,000. The equipment was expected to have a $10,000 salvage value at the end of its estimated six-year useful life. Straight-line depreciation has been recorded. Before adjusting the accounts for 2019, Moser decided that the useful life of the equipment should be extended by three years and the salvage value decreased to $8,000.

a. Prepare a journal entry to record depreciation expense on the equipment for 2019. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

b. What is the book value of the equipment at the end of 2019 (after recording the depreciation expense for 2019)?

Book Value at year ended December 31, 2019: