Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On April 1, Cyclone Company purchases a trencher for $290,000. The machine is expected to last five years and have a salvage value of $45,000. Compute depreciation expense at December 31 for both the first year and second year assuming the company uses the s method. Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On April 1, Cyclone Company purchases a trencher for $290,000. The machine is expected to last five years and have a salvage value of $45,000. Compute depreciation expense at December 31 for both the first year and second year assuming the company uses the s method