Nerdz, Inc. has just acquired a new truck for use in the business. Cost of the truck was $40,000. Nerdz has determined that the life of the truck will be three years with no salvage. Depreciation is to be straight-line.. Calculate the amount of monthly depreciation on the asset (round to nearest dollar; do not use "$" or commas in your answer)
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.
Nerdz, Inc. has just acquired a new truck for use in the business. Cost of the truck was $40,000. Nerdz has determined that the life of the truck will be three years with no salvage.
Calculate the amount of monthly depreciation on the asset (round to nearest dollar; do not use "$" or commas in your answer)
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