In 2009 Lufthansa, the German national airline, reported that it depreciated its aircraft Over 10 years on a straight-line basis, with estimated residual value 18 percent of initial cost.

Lufthansa reported in its 2009 Annual Report The Total Cost its aircraft at the beginning of 2009 as 17,918 m, and accumulated depreciation was 10,547 m. Marginal tax rate 25%. Air France-KLM reported that its aircraft depreciation was also estimated using the straight-line method, but assuming an average life 20 years and no residual value.

In analyst opinion, there do not appear to be operating differences that explain the differences in the two firms. The analyst may well decide that is necessary to adjust the depreciation rates for one or both firms to ensure that their performance is comparable. What adjustments would be required for Lufthansas aircraft depreciation? Show complete steps to make adjustment to the December 31, 2008 balance sheet.