Assume the same information in RE112, except that Akron Incorporated purchased the asset on September 1, Year 1 instead of January 1, Year 1. Calculate the depreciation for Year 1 and Year 2 using the sumoftheyears'digits method.
In RE112, Akron Incorporated purchased an asset at the beginning of Year 1 for $375,000. The estimated residual value is $15,000. Akron Incorporated estimates that the asset has a service life of 5 years. Calculate the depreciation expense using the sumoftheyears'digits for Year 1 and Year 2 of the asset life.