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

Accounting for non-current assets — practice question

Adam’s financial year finishes on 31 December 2017. At 1 January 2017, the machinery had a net book value of $20000. On 30 June 2017, he bought a new machine for $6000. He paid 50% of the cost in cash and the remainder by part exchange of an old machine, whose net book value on that date was $2500. He charges depreciation on machinery at 20% per annum on the net book value, using a time basis. What is the net book value of the machinery shown in the statement of financial position on 31 December 2017?

  • A$18400
  • B$18800
  • C$19150
  • D$20800

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