On April 1,Year 1,Astor Corp.purchased and placed a plant asset in service.The following information is available regarding the plant asset:
Make the necessary adjusting journal entries at December 31,Year 1,and December 31,Year 2 to record depreciation for each year under the straight-line depreciation method.

Straight-line Depreciation

A technique for distributing the expense of a physical asset across its lifespan in uniform yearly sums.

Plant Asset

An asset used in the operations of a business that is not intended for sale to customers and is referred to as property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) in accounting.

Adjusting Journal Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update certain accounts and ensure they accurately reflect the financial status of the business.