Problem 6-26A (Algo) Effect of straight-line versus double-declining-balance depreciation on the recognition of expense and gains...

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Problem 6-26A (Algo) Effect of straight-line versus double-declining-balance depreciation on the recognition of expense and gains or losses LO 6-2, 6-3, 6-5 Becker Office Service purchased a new computer system on January 1, Year 1, for $35,900. It is expected to have a five-year useful life and a $3,600 salvage value. Becker Office Service expects to use the computer system more extensively in the early years of its life. Required a. Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of straight-line depreciation. b. Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of double-declining-balance depreciation. d. Assume that Becker Office Service sold the computer system at the end of the fourth year for $20,000. Compute the amount of gain or loss using each depreciation method. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Required D Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of straight-line depreciation. Annual Year Depreciation 1 2 3 4 5 Year Annual Depreciation 1 2 3 4 5 01 Required A Required B Required D Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of double-declining-balance depreciation. Note: Enter all amounts as positive values. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest dollar amount. Required A Required B Required D Assume that Becker Office Service sold the computer system at the end of the fourth year for $20,000. Compute the amount of gain or loss using each depreciation method. Note: Loss amounts should be indicated with a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answers to nearest dollar amount. Straight-Line Double-Declining-Balance Amount Effect Show less Problem 6-26A (Algo) Effect of straight-line versus double-declining-balance depreciation on the recognition of expense and gains or losses LO 6-2, 6-3, 6-5 Becker Office Service purchased a new computer system on January 1, Year 1, for $35,900. It is expected to have a five-year useful life and a $3,600 salvage value. Becker Office Service expects to use the computer system more extensively in the early years of its life. Required a. Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of straight-line depreciation. b. Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of double-declining-balance depreciation. d. Assume that Becker Office Service sold the computer system at the end of the fourth year for $20,000. Compute the amount of gain or loss using each depreciation method. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Required D Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of straight-line depreciation. Annual Year Depreciation 1 2 3 4 5 Year Annual Depreciation 1 2 3 4 5 01 Required A Required B Required D Calculate the depreciation expense for each of the five years, assuming the use of double-declining-balance depreciation. Note: Enter all amounts as positive values. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest dollar amount. Required A Required B Required D Assume that Becker Office Service sold the computer system at the end of the fourth year for $20,000. Compute the amount of gain or loss using each depreciation method. Note: Loss amounts should be indicated with a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answers to nearest dollar amount. Straight-Line Double-Declining-Balance Amount Effect Show less