Prepare a schedule showing depreciation for each of the eight years and the book value at the end of each year using the following methods: a.  Straight-line b.  Double-declining-balance (round to two decimal places) c.  Sum-of-the-years'-digits (round to two decimal places)

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Straight-Line, Declining-Balance, Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits, and MACRS Methods

A machine is purchased January 1 at a cost of $70,800. It is expected to serve for eight years and have a salvage value of $2,800.

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1. Prepare a schedule showing depreciation for each of the eight years and the book value at the end of each year using the following methods:

a.  Straight-line

b.  Double-declining-balance (round to two decimal places)

c.  Sum-of-the-years'-digits (round to two decimal places)

2. Assuming a seven-year class of property, compute MACRS depreciation expense for each year of the asset’s life.

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