单项选择题
The plant and machinery at cost account of a business for the year ended 30 June 20X4 was as follows:
PLANT AND MACHINERY – COST
20X3 20X3
1 Jul Balance 240,000 30 Sep Transfer disposal account 60,000
20X4 20X4
1 Jan Cash–purchase of plant 160,000 30 Jun Balance 340,000
400,000 400,000
The company's policy is to charge depreciation at 20% per year on the reducing balance basis, with proportionate depreciation in the years of purchase and disposal. What should be the depreciation charge for the year ended 30 June 20X4?
A. $64,000
B. $55,000
C. $61,000
D. $68,000