Swanson & Hiller, Inc., purchased a new machine on September 1 of the current year at a cost of $159,000. The machine's estimated useful life at the time of the purchase was five years, and its residual value was $9,000. The company reports on a calendar year basis. Required: a-1. Prepare a complete depreciation schedule, beginning with the current year, using the straight-line method. (Assume that the half- year convention is used). a-2. Prepare a complete depreciation schedule, beginning with the current year, using the 200 percent declining-balance method. (Assume that the half-year convention is used). a-3. Prepare a complete depreciation schedule, beginning with the current year, using the 150 percent declining-balance, switching to straight-line when that maximizes the expense. (Assume that the half-year convention is used). b. Which of the three methods computed in part a is most common for financial reporting purposes? c. Assume that Swanson & Hiller sells the machine on December 31 of the fourth year for $31,500 cash. Compute the resulting gain or loss from this sale under each of the depreciation methods used in part a. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg A1 Reg A2 Reg A3 Req B Reg C Prepare a complete depreciation schedule, beginning with the current year, using the straight-line method. (Assume that the half-year convention is used). Year Depreciation Expense Accumulated Depreciation Book Value 1 2 3 4 5 6 Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Reg A1 Reg A2 Reg A3 Red B Reqc Which of the three methods computed in part a is most common for financial reporting purposes? Which method would probably used for financial reporting purposes? Req A1 Reg A2 Reg A3 Reg B Reg C Assume that Swanson & Hiller sells the machine on December 31 of the fourth year for $31,500 cash. Compute the resulting gain or loss from this sale under each of the depreciation methods used in part a. (Use rounded book values for calculations. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.) Straight-Line 200 percent declining-balance 150 percent declining-balance