Rate Adjustments - Flat-Rate Depreciation Method

Example: You place an asset in service in Year 1, Quarter 1. The recoverable cost is $4,000 and you are depreciating the asset cost at a 20% flat-rate. In Year 2, Quarter 3, you change the flat-rate to 25%.

Expensed

Account Description Debit Credit
Depreciation Expense 250.00  
Depreciation Expense (adjustment) 300.00  
Accumulated Depreciation   550.00

Amortized

Account Description Debit Credit
Depreciation Expense 250.00  
Accumulated Depreciation   250.00

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