On May 1, Plattsburgh Warehouse paid cash of $14,160 for computers that are expected to remain useful for four years. At the end of 4 years, the value of the computers is expected to be zero.

A. Calculate the amount of depreciation for the month of May using the straight-line depreciation method.

Yearly Depreciation = (Cost - Residual Value)/(Time)

Yearly Depreciation = / = per year

One-Months Depreciation = (Yearly Depreciation)/(12) 

One-Months Depreciation = /12 = per month.

B. Record the adjusting entry for depreciation on May 31.

Journal

Date	Description	Debit	Credit
May 31	Accumulated Depreciation--Computer EquipmentDepreciation Expense--Computer Equipment
May 31	Accumulated Depreciation--Computer EquipmentDepreciation Expense--Computer Equipment

C. Post the purchase of May 1 and the depreciation on May 1 to T accounts for the following accounts:

Computer Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation—Computer Equipment, and Depreciation Expense—Computer Equipment.

Show their balances at May 31.

Computer Equipment

Debit	Credit
Double line	Double line

Accumulated Depreciation--Computer Equipment

Debit	Credit
Double line	Double line

Depreciation Expense--Computer Equipment

Debit	Credit
Double line	Double line

D. What is the computer equipment’s book value on May 31?

Cost LESS Accumulated Depreciation

- =