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प्रश्न
State the advantages of straight-line method of depreciation.
उत्तर
Following are the advantages of straight-line method of depreciation:
- Simple and easy to understand:
Computation of depreciation under this method is very simple and is easy to understand. - Equality of depreciation burden:
Under this method, equal amount of depreciation is debited to the profit and loss account each year. Hence, the burden of depreciation on the profit of each year is equal. - Assets can be completely written off:
Under this method, the book value of an asset can be reduced to zero if there is no scrap value or to the scrap value at the end of its useful life. Thus the asset account can be completely written off. - Suitable for the assets having fixed working life:
This method is appropriate for the fixed assets having a certain fixed period of working life. In such cases, the estimation of useful life is easy and in turn it helps in easy determination of rate of depreciation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the word/term/phrase which can substitute the following statement:
The period for which the asset remains in working condition.
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Depreciation increases the value of the asset.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
By charging depreciation on fixed assets ascertainment of true and fair financial position is possible.
Complete the following sentence:
Under ______ system, the amount of depreciation changes every year.
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On 1st January 2017 ‘Sai Industries, Nagpur’ purchased a Machine costing ₹ 1,65,000 and spent ₹ 15,000 for its installation charges. The estimated life of the Machine is to be 10 years and the scrap value at the end of its life would be ₹ 30,000. On 1st October 2018, the entire Machine was sold for ₹ 1,50,000.
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