Partial-Year Depreciation

Equipment acquired at a cost of $70,000 has an estimated residual value of $4,000 and an estimated useful life of 10 years. It was placed in service on October 1 of the current fiscal year, which ends on December 31.

If necessary, round your answers to the nearest cent.

a. Determine the depreciation for the current fiscal year and for the following fiscal year by the straight-line method.

Depreciation

Year 1$

Year 2$

b. Determine the depreciation for the current fiscal year and for the following fiscal year by the double-declining-balance method.

Depreciation

Year 1$

Year 2$