Answer:
c. $4,000
Explanation:
Depreciation expense is the appropriate portion of a company's fixed asset's cost that is being used up during accounting period. Under straight-line method, depreciation expense is calculated by formula:
Straight-Line Depreciation Expense = (Cost − Residual Value) /Useful Life of the Asset
For year 2, depreciation expense = ($25,000-$5,000)/5 = $4,000
Noted:
Depreciation Expense is different from Accumulated depreciation. Accumulated depreciation is the total amount of depreciation expense for an fixed asset that is recorded on the balance sheet. In this situation, the Accumulated depreciation after 2 years is:
Depreciation expense in year 1 + Depreciation expense in year 2 = $8,000
