Assignment –

  1. A business owns a building which it has been using as a head office. Company policy is to use the fair value model for valuing their property.

The building had an original cost on 1 January 20X0 of $250,000 and was being depreciated over 50 years. At 31 December 20X9 its fair value was judged to be $350,000.

How this will appear in the f at 31 December 20X9?

  1. Ali Co acquired a property on 1 January 20X1 for $250,000 being $4200,000 for the building and $50,000 for the land. This building was judged to have a useful life of 50 years. On 1 January 20×6, the property was independently valued, which resulted in an increase of $100,000 to the carrying amount of the building and $50,000 to the carrying amount of the land. The useful life is unchanged.

What is the depreciation charge for the year ended 31 December 20×6?

A. $5,520

B. $6,222

C. $6,273

D. $6,818

  1. Y Co purchased a machine on 1 July 20×7 for $500,000. It is being depreciated on a straight line basis over its expected life of ten years. Residual value is estimated at $20,000. On 1st January 20×8, following a change in legislation, Y Cofitted a safety guard to the machine. The safety guard cost $25,000 and has a useful life of five years with no residual value.

What amount will be charged to profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 20×8 in respect of depreciation on this machine?

A. $38,750

B. $37,250

C. $41,000

D. $39,750

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