Describe two common methods of depreciation including the resulting pattern of charges to the statement of profit

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Describe two common methods of depreciation including the resulting pattern of charges to the statement of profit and loss for depreciation expense over an asset's useful economic life. In what circumstances might each of these be the most appropriate method and why?

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Straight line Under this method the annual amount of depreciation that will be charged to the statement of profit and loss referred to as the depreciation expense is computed as follows Alternatively ...View the full answer

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