12/31/16 1/5 265,000$ 53,000$ 53,000$ 242,000
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. Smythe 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 Smythe
Co. uses the computer. Identify the depreciation methods that meet Smythe’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 $157,000 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.