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State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons: Depreciation increases the value of the asset.

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प्रश्न

State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons:

Depreciation increases the value of the asset.

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  • True

  • False

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उत्तर

This statement is False.
Depreciation means a continuous, gradual and permanent reduction in the value of fixed assets, so we can say that depreciation decreases the value of the asset.
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अध्याय 7: Depreciation - Exercises [पृष्ठ २४२]

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बालभारती Book Keeping and Accountancy [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 7 Depreciation
Exercises | Q 4. 2. | पृष्ठ २४२

संबंधित प्रश्न

Answer in One Sentence only:

Why depreciation is charged even in the year of loss?


Write the word/term/phrase which can substitute the following statement:

The period for which the asset remains in working condition.


Write the word/term/phrase which can substitute the following statement:

The method of depreciation in which the total depreciation is equally spread over the life of the asset.


Write the word/term/phrase which can substitute the following statement:

The type of asset on which depreciation is charged.


Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below and rewrite the sentence:

The amount spent on installation of new machinery is a ______ expenditure.


Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below and rewrite the sentence:

The amount of depreciation remains constant every year under ______


State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons:

Depreciation is charged on fixed assets.


State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons:

The Profit or Loss on sale of fixed asset is ascertained only after charging depreciation.


State whether the following statement is True or False with reasons:

Depreciation is charged on Current Assets only.


Complete the following sentence:

In Fixed Instalment System the amount of depreciation is ______ every year.


Under straight-line method, the amount of depreciation is ______.


Under the written-down value method of depreciation, the amount of depreciation is ______.


Give the formula to find out the amount and rate of depreciation under straight line method of depreciation.


State the advantages of straight-line method of depreciation.


A company purchased a building for ₹ 50,000. The useful life of the building is 10 years and the residual value is ₹ 5,000. Find out the amount and rate of depreciation under the straight-line method.


A firm acquired a machine on 1st April 2015 at a cost of ₹ 50,000. Its life is 6 years. The firm writes off depreciation @ 30% p.a. on the diminishing balance method. The firm closes its books on 31st December every year. Show the machinery account and depreciation account for three years starting from 1st April 2015.


On 1st October 2014, a truck was purchased for ₹ 8,00,000 by Laxmi Transports Ltd. Depreciation was provided @ 15% p.a. under diminishing balance method. On 31st March 2017, the above truck was sold for ₹ 5,00,000. Accounts are closed on 31st March every year. Find out the profit or loss made on the sale of the truck.


A machine costing ₹ 23,000 is estimated to have a life of 7 years and the scrap value is estimated at ₹ 2,000 at the end of its useful life. Find out the amount of depreciation p.a.


Mr. ‘X’ purchased Furniture on 1st October 2015 at ₹ 2,80,000 and spent ₹ 20,000 on its installation. He provides depreciation at 6% under the straight-line method on 31st March 2016. Calculate the amount of depreciation.


M/s Sitaram and Co Purchased a Machinery on 1st January 2016 for ₹ 2,00,000. The company provides depreciation @ 10% p.a. on Reducing Balance Method on 31st March every year. Calculate Written Down Value of Machinery as of 31st March 2017.


Sameer & Company, Mumbai purchased a Machine worth ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st April 2016. On 1st July 2017, the company purchased an additional Machine for ₹ 40,000.
On 31st March 2019, the company sold the Machine purchased on 1st July 2017 for ₹ 35,000. The company writes off depreciation at the rate of 10% on the original cost and the books of accounts are closed every year on 31st March.
Show the Machinery Account and Depreciation Account for the first three years ending 31st March 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19


Radhika-Masale’ Amravati purchased a Plant on 1st Jan. 2015 for ₹ 80,000. A new Plant was also purchased
for ₹ 60,000, installation expenses being ₹ 10,000 on 1st April 2016. On 1st Jan 2017, a new Plant was purchased for ₹ 20,000, by disposing of the 1st Plant at ₹ 60,000.
Prepare Plant Account and Depreciation Account for 31st March 2015, 31st March 2016, and 31st March 2017, assuming that the rate of depreciation was @ 10% on Diminishing Balance Method.
Solution:


On 1st April 2015, Suman Traders purchased Machinery for ₹ 30,000. On 1st Oct. 2015, they purchased further Machinery costing ₹ 20,000.
On 1st Oct. 2016, they sold the Machine purchased on 1st April 2015 for ₹ 18,000 and brought another Machine for ₹ 15,000 on the same date.
Depreciation is provided on Machinery @ 20% p.a. on the Diminishing Balance Method and the financial year closes on 31st March every year.
Prepare the Machinery Account and Depreciation Account for the year 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.


On 1st April 2015, Farid of Nasik purchased a Motor Car for ₹ 55,000. The scrap value of the Motor Car was estimated at ₹ 10,000 and its estimated life is 10 years. The Registration charge for the Motor Car was ₹ 5,000.
Show Motor Car Account for first four years, assuming that the books of accounts are closed on 31st March every year.


On 1st April 2015 Farid of Nasik purchased a Motor Car for ₹ 55,000. The scrap value of the Motor Car was estimated at ₹ 10,000 and its estimated life is 10 years The Registration charges of the Motor Car was ₹ 5,000.

Show Motor Car Account for first four years, assuming that the books of accounts are closed on 31st March every year.


On 1st April 2015 Farid of Nasik purchased a Motor Car for ₹ 55,000. The scrap value of the Motor Car was estimated at ₹ 10,000 and its estimated life is 10 years. The Registration charges of the Motor Car was ₹ 5,000.
Show Motor Car Account for first four years, assuming that the books of accounts are closed on 31st March every year.


In the Written Down Value Method, depreciation is calculated on the:


Which depreciation method helps a firm accumulate funds for replacing an asset after its useful life?


A factory’s machine remains idle for several months due to maintenance breakdowns. Which method ensures that depreciation is not overcharged during these idle periods?


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