Burbank Company owns the building occupied by its administrative office. The office...

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Burbank Company owns the building occupied by its administrative office. The office building was reflected in the accounts at the end of last year as follows: $346,500 Cost when acquired Accumulated depreciation (based on straight-line depreciation, an estimated life of 50 years, and a $31,500 residual value) 75,600 During January of this year, on the basis of a careful study, management decided that the total estimated useful life should be changed to 30 years (instead of 50) and the residual value reduced to $22,500 (from S31,500) The depreciation method will not change Required: 1. Compute the annual depreciation expense prior to the change in estimates. 2. Compute the annual depreciation expense after the change in estimates. 3. What will be the net effect of changing estimates on the balance sheet, net income, and cash flows for the year? Decreasing the useful life and the residual value of the asset will total assets on the balance sheet, will net income on the income statement, and will total cash flows on the statement of cash flows for the year

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