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4 January, 16:53

Spiro Corp. uses the sum-of-the-years' digits method to depreciate equipment purchased in January 20X3 for $20,000. The estimated salvage value of the equipment is $2,000, and the estimated useful life is four years.

What should Spiro report as the asset's carrying amount as of December 31, 20X5?

a) $1,800

b) $2,000

c) $3,800

d) $4,500

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  1. 4 January, 19:44
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    The correct option is option c $3800.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    As the depreciation method is sum of the years method for which the value is given as

    Depreciation base = 20000-2000=18000

    Year Depreciation Remaining Depreciation Depreciation Book

    Base Life Fraction Value Value

    1 18000 4 4 / (1+2+3+4) 4/10*18000 20000-7200

    =4/10 7200 12800

    2 18000 3 3 / (1+2+3+4) 3/10*18000 12800-5400

    =3/10 5400 7400

    3 18000 2 2 / (1+2+3+4) 2/10*18000 7400-3600

    =2/10 3600 3800
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