Practice Benefits Of Switching Methods (5.1) - Sum of the Years Digit Method

Practice: Benefits of Switching Methods

Lesson 5.1Sum of the Years Digit Method

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Question 1.
What is the main reason for switching depreciation methods?
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Consider why businesses want to accurately reflect asset value.
Question 2.
List two depreciation methods discussed.
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Think of the methods that show different depreciation schedules.
3Question 3.
What is the primary reason companies switch from DDB to SL methods?
- To increase taxable income
- To match book value with salvage value
- To avoid recording depreciation
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Focus on the relationship between book value and salvage value.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Straight-Line method will always result in a higher depreciation expense than the Double Declining Balance method.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of how each method calculates depreciation over time.
Question 5.
You have an asset costing $50,000, with a salvage value of $5,000 and a useful life of 10 years. If you’ve been using DDB for 3 years and need to switch to SL, calculate the new depreciation expense for the upcoming year.
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Consider the formulas for both methods and adjust your calculations as needed.
Question 6.
A company has a piece of equipment costing $120,000, with a salvage value of $10,000 and a life of 8 years. After 5 years on DDB, it plans to switch to SL. Calculate how this switch impacts its financials.
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Ensure to keep track of all calculations for accurate financial reporting.

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