Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Accounting for non-current assets

Accounting for non-current assets — practice question

Zainab applies the straight-line depreciation method to business vehicles. The business’s non-current assets consist of two vehicles. Vehicles lose 20% per annum through depreciation. In the year of acquisition, depreciation is worked out on a month-by-month basis. No depreciation is charged in the year of sale/disposal. The financial year finishes on 31 December.
(a)[3]

Prepare the journal entry that records the depreciation charge for the year ending 31 December 2022. A narrative is not needed.

(b)[3]

Prepare the account for Provision for depreciation - vehicles for the year ended 31 December 2022.

(c)[4]

Prepare the account for disposal of the vehicle.

(d)[1]

State one reason why the reducing balance method of depreciation may be more suitable for vehicles.

(e)[4]

Explain two accounting concepts that apply to depreciation.

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