3 Furniture and vehicles were purchased on 1 July 20.21 at R80 000 and R300 000 respectively. Depreciation is written off on furniture at 12,5% per year on cost and on vehicles at 20% per year on the diminishing balance method. The necessary write- offs for the current year have been made.

4 The business is not registered for VAT.
a) Journalise the depreciation adjustments for the year ending 30 June 20.23

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To record the depreciation adjustments for furniture and vehicles for the year ending 30 June 2023, we need to calculate the depreciation amounts for both assets.

1. Calculate Depreciation for Furniture

Cost of Furniture: R80,000
Depreciation Rate: 12.5% per year

Depreciation Calculation for 2 Years (2021 to 2023):

  • Year 1 (2021-2022):
    \[ R80,000 \times 12.5% = R10,000 \]
  • Year 2 (2022-2023):
    \[ R80,000 \times 12.5% = R10,000 \]

Total Depreciation for Furniture:
\[ R10,000 + R10,000 = R20,000 \]

2. Calculate Depreciation for Vehicles

Cost of Vehicles: R300,000
Depreciation Rate: 20% per year (diminishing balance method)

Depreciation Calculation:

  • Year 1 (2021-2022):
    \[ R300,000 \times 20% = R60,000 \]
    Remaining Balance after Year 1:
    \[ R300,000 - R60,000 = R240,000 \]

  • Year 2 (2022-2023):
    \[ R240,000 \times 20% = R48,000 \]
    Remaining Balance after Year 2:
    \[ R240,000 - R48,000 = R192,000 \]

Total Depreciation for Vehicles:
\[ R60,000 + R48,000 = R108,000 \]

3. Journal Entry for Depreciation Adjustments

Now we will journalize the depreciation for the year ending 30 June 2023:

Journal Entry

Date: 30 June 2023
| Account | Debit | Credit | |--------------------------------|--------------|--------------| | Depreciation Expense - Furniture| R10,000 | | | Accumulated Depreciation - Furniture| | R10,000 | | Depreciation Expense - Vehicles | R48,000 | | | Accumulated Depreciation - Vehicles| | R48,000 |

Summary of Journal Entry

  • Depreciation Expense - Furniture: R10,000
  • Accumulated Depreciation - Furniture: R10,000
  • Depreciation Expense - Vehicles: R48,000
  • Accumulated Depreciation - Vehicles: R48,000

This journal entry reflects the depreciation adjustments for furniture and vehicles for the financial year ending 30 June 2023.