Required information (Algo) Change in estimate; useful life and residual value of equipment Wardell Company purchased a
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Required information (Algo) Change in estimate; useful life and residual value of equipment
Wardell Company purchased a minicomputer on January 1, 2022, at a cost of $54,000. The computer was depreciated using the straight-line method over an estimated five-year life with an estimated residual value of $6,000. On January 1, 2024, the estimate of useful life was changed to a total of 10 years, and the estimate of residual value was changed to $3,600.
2.Prepare the year-end journal entry for depreciation on December 31, 2024. Assume that the company uses the double-declining-balance method instead of the straight-line method.
Note: If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to nearest whole dollar.
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Date | Accounts | Debit | Credit |
Dec 31, 2024 | Depreciation Expense | $ 8,700.00 | |
Accumulated Depreciation - computer | $ 8,700.00 |
Explanation:
Change in depreciation method is a change in accounting estimate hence the effect is treated PROSPECTIVELY.
Intermediate Accounting
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