A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/12/O/N/19

Explanation
Revaluation adjusts depreciation base and remaining life
Steps:
- Original annual depreciation: 4,000.
- Depreciation for 2013–2017: 5 years × 20,000 accumulated.
- Carrying amount at 1 Jan 2018: 20,000 = $80,000.
- Revalued to $120,000; remaining life: 25 - 5 = 20 years.
- 2018 depreciation: 6,000.
Why D is correct:
- IAS 16 requires straight-line depreciation on revalued amount over remaining useful life.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Ignores revaluation, uses original $4,000 rate.
- B: Incorrect hybrid; no basis in straight-line post-revaluation.
- C: Applies original cost to remaining life, skipping revalued amount.
Final answer: D
Topic: Accounting for non-current assets
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