Asked by Sandy Babbie on May 22, 2024

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Refer to Exhibit 23-3.If the revised estimated useful life of the truck is a total of seven years, and assuming an income tax rate of 30%, Kathy should report in its 2011 income statement an effect on prior years of changing the useful life of the truck of

A) $ 0
B) $16, 800
C) $ 5, 600
D) $58, 800

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Estimated Useful Life

The expected time period during which an asset is useful to the owner and can contribute to revenue generation.

Revised Estimated

An updated projection or forecast, usually pertaining to budgeted or financial figures, based on new information or analyses since the original estimate was made.

  • Familiarize oneself with the conceptual and economic effects of changing depreciation techniques and life expectancy assumptions for fixed assets.
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Nicoy SmithMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When Kathy revises the estimated useful life of the truck from five to seven years, the change affects depreciation expense calculations from 2011 onwards. There is no retroactive effect on prior years' financial statements for changes in accounting estimates, such as useful life revisions. Therefore, there is no effect on prior years to report in the 2011 income statement.