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UOP Pizza bought a used Chevy delivery van on January 2, 2016 for $22,800. The van was expected to remain in service for four years (48,750 miles). At the end of its useful life, UOP officials estimated that the van's residual value would be $2,500. The van traveled 15,000 miles the first year, 17,000 miles the second year, 12,500 miles the third year, and 4,250 miles in the fourth year.

Prepare a schedule of depreciation expense per year for the van under the three depreciation methods

Straight Line

Units of production

Double-declining balancean accelerated depreciation method

Which method best tracks the wear and tear on the van? Which method would UOP prefer to use for income tax purposes? Explain in detail why UOP would prefer this method.

Cost $22,800
Life 4
Total Miles 48,750
Residual Value 2,500
Years
1 15,000
2 17,000
3 12,500
4 4,250
Straight line Book Value Depreciation expense Accumulated Depreciation Book Value Year End 22800-2500=20300
2016 22,800 5075 5075 17725 20300/4= 5075
2017 17,725 5075 10150 12650
2018 12,650 5075 15225 7575
2019 7,575 5075 20300 2500
Units of production Year Cost Rate per Unit Numer of units Yearly Expense Accumulated depreciation Book Value
01/01/2016 22,800 22800
01/31/2016
01/31/2017
01/31/2018
01/31/2019
Double-declining balance Cost DDB Rate Yearly Expense Accumulated Depreciation Book Value
01/01/2016 22800 22800
01/31/2016
01/31/2017
01/31/2018
01/01/2019

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