If a fixed asset, such as a computer, were purchased on January 1st for $1,832.00 with an estimated life of 6 years and a salvage or residual value of $123.00, what is the journal entry for monthly expense under straight-line depreciation?

Dr depreciation expense $ 23.74

Cr accumulated depreciation $ 23.74

Explanation:

The depreciation per month would be first thing to determine:

Yearly depreciation = Cost of asset-residual value/useful life

cost of asset is $1,832.00

residual value which is disposal value at the end of useful life is $123.00

Useful life is 6 years

yearly depreciation charge = ($1,832.00-$123.00) / 6=$ 284.83

Monthly depreciation expense=yearly depreciation charge/12=$284.83/12=$23.74

The journal entry monthly would be a debit to depreciation expense and a credit to accumulated depreciation