Question 18.
The original cost of furniture amounted to ₹ 4,000 and it is decided to write off 5% on the original cost as depreciation at the end of each year. Show the Ledger Account as it will appear during the first four years. Show also how the same account will appear if it was decided to write off 5% on the diminishing balance of the asset each year.
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Answer:
Explanation:
FURNITURE ACCOUNT
(DEMINISHING BALANCE ACCOUNT )
Date particulars Rs Date Particulars Rs
1 year To bank a/c 4000 Dec 31 By Depreciation 200
Dec 31 By Balance C/d 3800
4000 4000
2 year To balance b/d 3800 Dec 31 By Depreciation 190
jan01 Dec 31 By Balance C/d 3610
3800 3800
3 year To balance b/d 3610 Dec 31 By Depreciation 181
jan01 Dec 31 By Balance C/d 3429
3610 3610
4 year To balance b/d 3429 Dec 31 By Depreciation 171
jan01 Dec 31 By Balance C/d 3258
3429 3429
Depreciation p.a = opening balance * 5 /100