A Kubota tractor acquired on January 8 at a cost of $85,000 has an estimated useful life of 10 years.

A Kubota tractor acquired on January 8 at a cost of $85,000 has an estimated useful life of 10 years. Assuming that it will have no residual value, determine the depreciation for each of the first two years (a) by the straight-line method and (b) by the double-declining-balance method.

Answer:

First Year Second Year

a. 10% of $85,000 = $8,500 or $85,000/10 = $8,500

b. 20% of $85,000 = $17,000

20% of ($85,000 – $17,000) = $13,600