Sunland Company purchased a machine on July 1, 2018, for $1480000. The machine was estimated to have a useful life of 10 years with an estimated salvage value of $85000. During 2021, it became apparent that the machine would become uneconomical after December 31, 2025, and that the machine would have no scrap value. Accumulated depreciation on this machine as of December 31, 2020, was $360000. What should be the charge for depreciation in 2021 under generally accepted accounting principles

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Answer:

$224.000

Explanation:

Solving for The charge on Accumulated Depreciation.....

Accumulated depreciation on 31.12.2020 = $360,000

Book value on 31.12.2020 = Cost - accumulated depreciation = $1,480,000 - $360,000 = $1,120,000

Remaining useful life on 31.12.2020 after change in estimate = 5 years

As per GAAP, change in estimate is accounted for prospectively therefore remaining book value of $1,120,000 will be depreciated over remaining life of 5 years

Depreciation for 2021 = $1,120,000 / 5 = $224,000

$224.000 is therefore the Depreciation for 2021.