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Depreciation Accounting

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The amount of depreciation is equal for all the years under

  1. straight line and annuity methods

  2. annuity method

  3. diminishing balance method

  4. straight line method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The depreciation amount is equal under straight line method.

The amount of depreciation does not depend upon

  1. will of business

  2. cost of asset

  3. scrap value

  4. life of asset


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rates of depreciation are defined in income tax act. However, it depends upon certain factors which are (B), (C), (D) above.

The taxation authorities normally follow

  1. straight line method

  2. written down value method

  3. annuity method

  4. sinking fund method


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per statutory requirements, written down value method is appropriate. However, the straight line method may be used in certain cases.

Which of the following is not true about straight line method?

  1. It is also known as original cost/fixed installment method.

  2. Depreciation remains same from year to year.

  3. It is generally basis of charging depreciation as per the Income Tax Act.

  4. The residual value of asset becomes zero after certain years.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The diminishing balance method is generally applicable in business.

The amount of depreciation is equal for all the years under

  1. straight line and annuity methods

  2. annuity method

  3. diminishing balance method

  4. straight line method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The depreciation amount is equal under straight line method.

The method where amount of depreciation is more in initial year and gradually goes on decreasing is

  1. straight line method

  2. annuity method

  3. diminishing balance method

  4. both straight line and annuity method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The depreciation goes on decreasing since it is calculated on residual value.

Which of the following assets never depreciates?

  1. Building

  2. Land

  3. Vehicles

  4. Tools


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Land is not subject to depreciation.

A machine costing Rs. 2,00,000 having scrap value of Rs. 50,000 after 5 years is to be depreciated under sum of digit method. The depreciation to be charged in the 2nd year will be

  1. Rs. 20,000

  2. Rs. 40,000

  3. Rs. 10,000

  4. Rs. 30,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sum of digits = 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15 Depreciation in 2nd year = 4/15 of (2, 00, 000 - 50, 000) = Rs. 40, 000 Rs. 20, 000 is the depreciation for the 4th year, Rs. 10, 000 in the last year. Rs. 30, 000 is the depreciation as per straight line method.

A machine costing Rs. 4,50,000 and having scrap value of 20% of cost after 5 years was purchased on 31 July, 2009. It is to be depreciated under straight line method. The depreciation to be charged for year ending 31 March, 2010 will be

  1. Rs. 48,000

  2. Rs. 72,000

  3. Rs. 54,000

  4. Rs. 42,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annual depreciation = (4, 50, 000 - 90, 000)/5 = 72, 000. Depreciation for 31 July to 31 March i.e. 8 months = 72, 000*8/12 = Rs.48, 000 Rs.72, 000 is depreciation for the full year, Rs.54, 000 for 9 months and 42, 000 for 7 months.

A machine costing Rs. 9,60,000 was purchased on 15 July, 2009. It is to be depreciated at12.5% P.A. under diminishing balance method. The depreciation to be charged for year ending 31 March, 2010 will be

  1. Rs. 1,20,000

  2. Rs. 85,000

  3. Rs. 75,000

  4. Rs. 95,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Annual depreciation = 9, 60, 000*12.5% = 1, 20, 000 Depreciation for 8.5 months = 1, 20, 000*8.5/12 = Rs. 85, 000 Rs. 1, 20, 000 is the depreciation for full year, Rs. 75, 000 for 7.5 months and Rs. 95, 000 for 9.5 months.

The method in which cost of asset as well as interest on capital is also considered as the basis of depreciation is

  1. straight line method

  2. written down value method

  3. annuity method

  4. sinking fund method


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In annuity method, cost and interest are considered for the value of annuity.

The method in which amount chargeable to depreciation along with interest received is invested every year is called

  1. straight line method

  2. written down value method

  3. annuity method

  4. sinking fund method


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

sinking fund investment is amount invested consisting of annual depreciation and interest received.

Any deficit from sinking fund to the value of machine is transferred to

  1. profit and loss account

  2. general reserve

  3. capital reserve

  4. capital redemption reserve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is transferred to profit and loss account. Any surplus is transferred to general reserve. Any capital profit is transferred to capital reserve. The sufficient amount from free reserves is credited to capital redemption reserve.

A machine costing Rs. 6,60,000 was purchased on 1 April, 2009. It has estimated scrap value of Rs. 60,000. It is estimated that it will produce 60,000 units during its working life. It produced 4,800 units during the year ending 31 March, 2010. The depreciation to be charged for the year ending 31 March, 2010 will be

  1. Rs. 52,800

  2. Rs. 24,000

  3. Rs. 48,000

  4. Rs. 6,00,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Total depreciation during working life = 6,60,000 - 60,000 = 6,00,000 Depreciation per unit = 6, 00, 000/60,000 = Rs.10 Thus, chargeable depreciation = 4800*10 = 48, 000 If depreciation per unit is taken as 6, 60, 000/60,000 = Rs. 11, then depreciation 4800*11 = 52, 800 24,000 is the depreciation @ Rs. 5 while Rs. 6, 00, 000 is the depreciation of full life.

A machine costing Rs. 3,60,000 was purchased on 1 April, 2009. It has estimated scrap value of Rs. 30,000. It is estimated that it will be used for 30,000 hours during its working life. It worked for 10 hours a day for 300 days during the year. The depreciation to be charged for year ending 31 March, 2010 will be

  1. Rs. 33,000

  2. Rs. 36,000

  3. Rs. 30,000

  4. Rs. 3,30,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Total depreciation during working life = 3, 60, 000 - 30, 000 = 3, 30, 000 Depreciation per hour = 3, 30, 000/30,000 = Rs.11 Thus, chargeable depreciation = 3000*11 = 33,000 If depreciation per unit is taken as 3, 60, 000/60,000 = Rs. 12, then depreciation 3000*12 = 36, 000 Rs.30, 000 is the depreciation @ Rs.10 while Rs. 3, 30, 000 is the depreciation of full life.

The method used for depreciating mines, quarries etc. is

  1. machine hour method

  2. depletion method

  3. annuity method

  4. sinking fund method


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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A machine was being depreciated at 10% as per straight line method. Now, the business decided to depreciate it at the same rate by diminishing balance method with retrospective date. The differences in the amount of depreciation will be

  1. credited to machinery account

  2. debited to machinery account

  3. debited to P and L account

  4. nil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The W.D.V. of machine will increase. Thus, it will appreciate. It will be credited to P and L account.

The assets should be recorded in the balance sheet at

  1. market value

  2. cost price

  3. M.V. or cost price, whichever is less

  4. cost less depreciation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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If a machinery is purchased during the year but is not used at all, then it is

  1. depreciated for full year

  2. depreciated for half year

  3. not to be depreciated for that year

  4. depreciated for one month


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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The amount of interest paid for the loan taken for the purchase of machinery before its installation is

  1. capital expense

  2. revenue expense

  3. deferred revenue expense

  4. not an expense at all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is a capital expense. The interest paid after installation is revenue expense.

A machine costing Rs. 10,00,000 was purchased on 1 July, 2008. It is to be depreciated @12.5% P.A. under diminishing balance method. The machine was sold on 31 March, 2010 for Rs. 7,00,000. Find out the profit or loss on sale of machine.

  1. Rs. 50,000 profit

  2. Rs. 50,000 loss

  3. Rs. 65,625 profit

  4. Rs. 92,969 loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost of Machine            =                                  Rs. 10, 00, 000 Less: Depreciation for 08-09 ( for 9 months)      = Rs.     93,  750                          W.D.V.             =                       Rs.  9, 06, 250 Less: Depreciation for 09-10      =                        Rs. 1, 13, 281                         W.D.V.              =                       Rs. 7, 92, 969                         S.P.                 =                        Rs. 7, 00, 000 Thus, Loss = Rs.92,969

The value of a machine on 1 April, 2010 was Rs. 29,16,000. It was purchased on 1 April, 2007 and was being depreciated at 10% by diminishing balance method. Find its original cost.

  1. Rs. 40,00,000

  2. Rs. 32,40,000

  3. Rs. 36,00,000

  4. Rs. 29,16,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

29, 16, 000*100/90*100/90*100/90 = Rs. 40, 00, 000

A machine costing Rs. 10,00,000 was purchased on 1 April, 2008. It is to be depreciated at15% P.A. under straight line method. The machine was sold on 31 July, 2010 for Rs. 7,00,000. Find out the profit or loss on sale of machine.

  1. Rs. 50,000 profit

  2. Rs. 50,000 loss

  3. Rs. 1,50,000 profit

  4. Rs. 1,50,000 loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cost of machine                        =          Rs. 10, 00, 000 Less: depreciation for 2 years, 4 months= Rs. 3, 50, 000                                     W.D.V. =             Rs. 6, 50, 000                                     S.P.                 =  Rs. 7, 00, 000 Thus, profit = Rs. 50, 000

The charging of depreciation in the books

  1. reduces the tax liability

  2. increases the tax liability

  3. does not make any difference to tax liability

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The charging of depreciation reduces the profits as well as tax burden.

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