Sum-of-the-Years’-Digits Method of Depreciation Using the data in PE 9-23 and the sum-of-the-years’-digits method of depreciation, compute depreciation expense for the first two years. PE 9-23 Declining-Balance Method of Depreciation Using the following data and the declining-balance method of depreciation, compute depreciation expense for the first two years.

what is the definition of this method of depreciation: Sum of years digits?

1. Determine the annual depreciation expense for each of the estimated 5 years of use, the accumulated depreciation at the end of each year, and the book value of the equipment at the end of each year by (a) the straight-line method and (b) the double-declining-balance method. a. Straight-line method Additional Instruction   Accumulated Depreciation,   Year Depreciation Expense End of Year Book Value, End of Year 1       2       3       4       5                 b. Double-declining-balance method   Accumulated Depreciation,   Year Depreciation Expense End of Year Book Value, End of Year 1       2       3       4       5               New lithographic equipment, acquired at a cost of $859,200 on March 1 at the beginning of a fiscal year, has an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated residual value of $96,660. The manager requested…

Straight-Line Depreciation A building acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $134,200 has an estimated residual value of $5,200 and an estimated useful life of 10 years. Determine the following: (a) The depreciable cost     (b) The straight-line rate   % (c) The annual straight-line depreciation