For financial reporting, Kumar Poultry Farms has used the declining-balance method of depreciation for conveyor equipment acquired at the beginning of 2021 for $2,560,000. Its useful life was estimated to be six years with a $160,000 residual value. At the beginning of 2024, Kumas decides to change to the straight-line method. The effect of this change on depreciation for each year is as follows: Year ($ in thousands) Straight-Line Declining Balance Difference 2021 $ 400 $ 853 $ 453 2022 400 569 169 2023 400 379 (21) $ 1,200 $ 1,801 $ 601