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Water Stone Company purchased equipment at the beginning of 2016 for $92,000 and

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Question

Water Stone Company purchased equipment at the beginning of 2016 for $92,000 and decided to depreciate it over an 8-year period using the straight-line method. The equipment's residual value was estimated at $3,600. The estimated fair market value at the end of 2016 was $70,000. Which of the following statements is correct at December 31, 2016?

a.

The book value of the equipment will be $80,950.

b.

The equipment should be reported on Water Stone’s balance sheet at it’s fair market value of $70,000.

c.

The total credit balance for accumulated depreciation will be $11,500.

d.

The balance in the Equipment account will be reported as $80,950.

a.

The book value of the equipment will be $80,950.

b.

The equipment should be reported on Water Stone’s balance sheet at it’s fair market value of $70,000.

c.

The total credit balance for accumulated depreciation will be $11,500.

d.

The balance in the Equipment account will be reported as $80,950.

Explanation / Answer

Depreciation for 2016=(92000-3600)/8= $11050 Book value at the end of 2016=92000-11050= $80950 Option A The book value of the equipment will be $80,950 is correct