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Chandra Ltd. purchased a second-hand machine for Rs. 80,000 on 1st July, 2020 and spent Rs. 30,000 on its overhaul and installation. Depreciation was to be provided @ 10% p.a. by written down value method. Prepare machinery account for 3 years assuming the books are closed on 31st March every year.

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The Written Down Value (WDV) method applies depreciation on the book value at the beginning of each year.
Updated On: Dec 18, 2024
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Machinery Account (WDV Method)

DateParticularsDebit (Rs.)Credit (Rs.)
\(2020\)
1st JulyTo Bank A/c (Cost + Installation)1,10,000
31st MarchBy Depreciation A/c (10% on Rs. 1,10,000) 11,000
31st MarchBy Balance c/d 99,000
\(2021\)
1st AprilTo Balance b/d99,000 
31st MarchBy Depreciation A/c (10% on Rs. 99,000) 9,900
31st MarchBy Balance c/d 89,100
\(2022\)
1st AprilTo Balance b/d89,100 
31st MarchBy Depreciation A/c (10% on Rs. 89,100) 8,910
31st MarchBy Balance c/d 80,190
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