In June 2011, Copper Kettle, Inc., purchases duplicating equipment for $541,000. Assume that Copper Kettle elects not

Question:

In June 2011, Copper Kettle, Inc., purchases duplicating equipment for $541,000. Assume that Copper Kettle elects not to claim bonus depreciation.
a. Compare cost-recovery deductions using maximum, minimum, and intermediate methods over the recovery period of the equipment.
b. Explain why Copper Kettle, Inc. would elect to use each of these methods.