Multiple choice

A machinery was purchased for Rs. 4,00,000 on April 1, 2008 and it was depreciated @ 10% p.a. on straight line basis. The method was changed w.e.f year 2011-12 and depreciation chargeable on March 31, 2011 was calculated on written down value basis. It was decided to implement it with retrospective effect. Calculate the amount to be debited or credited to profit and loss account for difference in depreciation amount.

  1. Credit Rs. 11,600

  2. Debit Rs. 11,600

  3. Debit Rs. 4,000

  4. Credit Rs. 4,000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Original cost of machine = Rs. 4,00,000 Depreciation as per straight line method for 2008-09 and 2009-10 = Rs. (40,000 + 40,000 + 40,000) = Rs. 1,20,000 Thus, WDV = Rs. 2,80,000 Depreciation for 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 as per written down value method = Rs. (40,000 + 36000 + 32400) = Rs. 1,08,400 Thus, WDV = Rs. 2,91,600 So, amount to be debited to machinery = Rs. 11,600.