Practice Depreciation Accounting Methods (3.2) - Construction Methods and Equipment Management

Practice: Depreciation Accounting Methods

Lesson 3.2Construction Methods and Equipment Management

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Question 1.
Define depreciation.
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Think about the lifespan and cost of the asset.
Question 2.
What is the straight-line method?
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Consider how expenses are spread out.
3Question 3.
Which method allocates equal expense over an asset's useful life?
- Straight-Line
- Sum-of-the-Years
- Double Declining Balance
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Consider which method simplifies calculation.
4Question 4.
True or False: The double declining balance method provides uniform depreciation each year.
- True
- False
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Think about how depreciation changes over time.
Question 5.
A contractor purchased a crane for $120,000 with a useful life of 10 years and a residual value of $20,000. Calculate the depreciation expense for the first two years using all three methods. Discuss what method might suit a construction project best.
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Apply the formulas you've learned for each method.
Question 6.
Discuss the financial risks associated with using inaccurate depreciation methods in long-term construction projects.
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Think about the impact of long-term financial stability when depreciation is mismanaged.

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