mmediately the construction and it was completed on December 31, 20x1 for a total cost of P1,000,000. The buil
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
On January 1, 20x1, Entity A received a land with fair of P200,000 from the government conditioned on the construction of a building on the lot. Entity A started immediately the construction and it was completed on December 31, 20x1 for a total cost of P1,000,000. The building has an estimated useful life of 10 years and zero residual value.
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