Prepare the entry to correct the prior years depreciation


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Q: Machinery purchased for $58,760 by Carver Co. in 2008 was originally estimated to have a life of 8 years with a salvage value of $4,520 at the end of that time. Depreciation has been entered for 5 years on this basis. In 2013, it is determined that the total estimated life should be 10 years with a salvage value of $5,085 at the end of that time. Assume straight-line depreciation.

(a) Prepare the entry to correct the prior years depreciation, if necessary.

(b) Prepare the entry to record depreciation for 2013. (If no entry is required, select "No entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. Use Machinery related account.) No. Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit (a) (b)

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Accounting Basics: Prepare the entry to correct the prior years depreciation
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