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प्रश्न
What is sinking fund method?
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उत्तर
This method is adopted especially when it is desired not merely to write off an asset but also to provide enough funds to replace an asset at the end of its working life. Under this method, the amount charged as depreciation is transferred to the depreciation fund and invested outside the business. The investment is made in safe securities which offer a certain rate of interest. Interest is received annually and reinvested every year along with the amount of annual depreciation. On the expiry of the life of the asset, the investments are sold and the sale proceeds are used for the replacement of the asset. This method of depreciation is suitable for assets of higher value. This method is also known as the depreciation fund method.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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.
Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below and rewrite the sentence:
The amount that a fixed asset is expected to realise on its disposal is known as ______
Complete the following sentence:
Wages paid for Installation/fixation of Machinery is debited to ______ account.
Complete the following sentence:
In Fixed Instalment System the amount of depreciation is ______ every year.
Complete the following sentence:
______ is the value which an asset realises at the end of its useful life.
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