12/31/2016 1/5 282,000$ 56,400$ 56,400$ 261,100
1. For each of the generally accepted depreciation methods, prepare a depreciation schedule
showing asset cost, depreciation expense, accumulated depreciation, and asset book value.
2. Wayne reports to stockholders and creditors in the financial statements using the depreciation
method that maximizes reported income in the early years of asset use. For income tax
purposes, the company uses the depreciation method that minimizes income tax payments
in those early years. Consider the first year Wayne Co. uses the computer. Identify the
depreciation methods that meet Wayne’s objectives, assuming the income tax authorities
permit the use of any of the methods.
3. Net cash provided by operations before income tax is $155,000 for the computer’s first year.
The income tax rate is 40%. For the two depreciation methods identified in requirement 2,
compare the net income and net cash provided by operations (cash flow). Show which
method gives the net income advantage and which method gives the cash flow advantage.