Mike Devereaux Company shows the following entries in its Equipment account for 2026. All amounts are based on historical cost.

Instructions

a. Prepare any correcting entries necessary.

b. Assuming that depreciation is to be charged for a full year on the ending balance in the asset account, compute the proper depreciation charge for 2026 under each of the methods listed below. Assume an estimated life of 10 years, with no salvage value. The machinery included in the January 1, 2026, balance was purchased in 2024.

1. Straight-line. 

2. Sum-of-the-years’-digits.

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2026 Jan. 1 Balance Aug. 10 Purchases 12 Freight on equipment purchased 25 Installation costs Repairs Nov. 10 Equipment 134,750 32,000 700 2,700 500 2026 June 30 Cost of equipment sold (purchased prior to 2026) 23,000