Expert Answer
Sure! Let's calculate the depreciation charge and book value for each method as requested:
5.1 Straight Line Method:
Depreciation Charge per year = (Initial Cost - Salvage Value) / Useful Life
Depreciation Charge = (R860,000 - R100,000) / 12 = R71,667 per yearYear 1:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R860,000 - R71,667 = R788,333
Year 2:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R788,333 - R71,667 = R716,666
Year 3:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R716,666 - R71,667 = R644,999
Year 4:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R644,999 - R71,667 = R573,332
Year 5:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R573,332 - R71,667 = R501,665
Year 6:
Depreciation Charge: R71,667
Book Value: R501,665 - R71,667 = R429,998