Eckan Word Processing Service uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The company's fiscal year end is December

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Eckan Word Processing Service uses the straight-line method of depreciation. The company's fiscal year end is December 31. The following transactions and events occurred during the first three years.

2010 July 1 Purchased a computer from the Computer Center for $2,100 cash plus sales tax of $150, and shipping costs of $50.
Nov. 3 Incurred ordinary repairs on computer of $140.
Dec. 31 Recorded 2010 depreciation on the basis of a four year life and estimated salvage value of $500.

2011 Dec. 31 Recorded 2011 depreciation.

2012 Jan. 1 Paid $400 for an upgrade of the computer. This expenditure is expected to increase the operating efficiency and capacity of the computer.

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Prepare the necessary entries

Salvage Value
Salvage value is the estimated book value of an asset after depreciation is complete, based on what a company expects to receive in exchange for the asset at the end of its useful life. As such, an asset’s estimated salvage value is an important...
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Fundamental Accounting Principles

ISBN: 978-0078110870

20th Edition

Authors: John J. Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta

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