Answer:
The depreciation charge will be lower in 2007 using straight line method compared to the one produced by double-declining-balance method
Explanation:
Double-declining-balance method
Depreciation Expense = 2 × SLDP × BVSLDP
Therefore,
SLDP = 100 ÷ number of useful life
= 100 ÷ 8
= 12.5 %
Calculation of Depreciation Expenses (DE)
2005
DE = 2 × 12.5 % × $320,000
= $80,000
2006
DE = 2 × 12.5 % × ($320,000 - $80,000)
= $60,000
2007
DE = 2 × 12.5% × ($320,000 - $80,000 - $60,000)
= $45,000
Using Straight line Method for 2007 Depreciation Expense
Accumulated Depreciation (2005 to 2006) = $80,000 + $60,000
= $ 140,000
Depreciable Amount = Cost - Accumulated Depreciation
= $320,000 - $140,000
= $180,000
DE = (Cost - Residual Value) ÷ Remaining Useful Life
= $180,000 ÷ 6
= $30,000
Conclusion :
Comparing 2007 Depreciation Expense using double-declining-balance method against straight-line method of depreciation we can see that straight-line method of depreciation produces lower results.
