Prepare the entry to correct the prior years depreciation


Change in Estimate-Depreciation

Response to the following problem:

Peter M. Dell Co. purchased equipment for $510,000 which was estimated to have a useful life of 10 years with a salvage value of $10,000 at the end of that time. Depreciation has been entered for 7 years on a straight-line basis. In 2015, it is determined that the total estimated life should be 15 years with a salvage value of $5,000 at the end of that time.

Instructions

(a) Prepare the entry (if any) to correct the prior years' depreciation.

(b) Prepare the entry to record depreciation for 2015.

 

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