Divide the asset cost by the estimated useful life. (assuming the total asset cost is depreciated; so-called zero salvage value)
Contra Accounts
Used to record reductions in or offsets against a related account e.i. Accumulated Depreciation creates a contra account for non-cash assets as equipment depreciates.
Book Value
Represents unexpired asset cost to be allocated as an expense in future periods.
$190 wages earned and not paid
The Liability called Wages payable 190 Wage Expense 190–> Retained earnings (190)
Temporary Accounts
Closed at the end of the accounting year. Consist principally of the income statment accounts (Expense and revenue accounts) aka Nominal Accounts
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