Rate Adjustments - Diminishing Value Depreciation Method

Example: You place an asset in service in Year 1, Quarter 1. The recoverable cost is $4,000 and you are using a 20% flat-rate that you apply to the beginning of year net book value. In Year 2, Quarter 3, you change the flat-rate to 25%.

Expensed

Account Description Debit Credit
Depreciation Expense 187.50  
Depreciation Expense (adjustment) 255.00  
Accumulated Depreciation   442.50

Amortized

Account Description Debit Credit
Depreciation Expense 200.00  
Accumulated Depreciation   200.00

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