Depreciation for fractional years to the nearest month


1. On April 30, 2009, Tilton Products purchased machinery for $88,000. The useful life of this machinery is estimated at 8 years, with an $8,000 residual value. Refer to the information above. Assume that in its financial statements, Tilton Products uses straight-line depreciation and the half-year convention. Depreciation expense recognized on this machinery in 2009 and 2010 will be:

A) $5,000 in 2009 and $10,000 in 2010.
B) $5,500 in 2009 and $11,000 in 2010
C) $6,000 in 2009 and $12,000 in 2010.
D) $7,500 in 2009 and $11,000 in 2010.

2. On April 30, 2009, Tilton Products purchased machinery for $88,000. The useful life of this machinery is estimated at 8 years, with an $8,000 residual value. Refer to the information above. Assume that in its financial statements, Tilton Products uses straight-line depreciation and the half-year convention.Refer to the information above. Assume that in its financial statements, Tilton Products uses straight-line depreciation and rounds depreciation for fractional years to the nearest month. Depreciation expense recognized on this machinery in 2009 and 2010 will be:

A) $5,833 in 2009 and $10,000 in 2010.
B) $6,667 in 2009 and $10,000 in 2010.
C) $10,000 in 2009 and $10,000 in 2010.
D) $2,333 in 2009 and $7,000 in 2010.

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