Computing Straight-Line and Double-Declining-Balance Depreciation

On January 2, 2016, Fischer Company purchases a machine that manufactures a part for one of its key products. The machine cost $264,600 and is estimated to have a useful life of six years, with an expected salvage value of $22,500.

Compute depreciation expense for 2016 and 2017 for the following depreciation methods.

a. Straight-line.

b. Double-declining balance.