Solution approach: The amounts shown in the T-accounts represent the depreciation
expense recorded for each year of the asset’s useful life (not the balance of the
Accumulated Depreciation account as of the dates shown). Thus, patterns can be
determined directly from the numbers provided, without the necessity of making any
calculations.
The 200% declining-balance method is being used. Using this method for an asset
with a 5-year useful life results in an annual depreciation rate of 40% of the asset’s net
book value (20% straight-line rate * 2). The following schedule is not required to
solve this problem.
At End of Year .
Net Book Value Depreciation Accumulated Net Book
Year at Beginning of Year Expense Depreciation Value
2016 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 * 40% = $960,000 $ 960,000 $1,440,000
2017 1,440,000 1,440,000 * 40% = 576,000 1,536,000 864,000
The units-of-production method is being used because the depreciation expense
amounts do not demonstrate a clear pattern. These amounts can be verified based on the
The straight-line method is being used because an equal amount of depreciation expense
The 150% declining-balance method is being used. Using this method for an asset with
a 5-year useful life results in an annual depreciation rate of 30% of the asset’s net book
value (20% straight-line rate * 1.5). The following schedule is not required to solve this
problem but may be helpful in explaining the answer.