Description
Locate and review at least two peer-reviewed sources: one should focus on depreciation methods and their effects on financial results of a healthcare organization, while the other should focus on the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS).
In a five-page paper, complete an introductory discussion of depreciation and its role in fixed asset management of a healthcare organization.
Then, perform a comparative analysis of the following asset:A physician’s office purchased a MacBook Air for $1,750 from a local retailer. Special healthcare management software was installed at a cost of $250. The machine has an estimated useful life of 5 years and a salvage value of $200.
Using the M6_Paper_Depreciation_Template (SL+DDB+SYD) Excel workbookPreview the document, complete a depreciation schedule using the Straight-Line (SL), Double Declining Balance (DDB), and Sum-of-the-Year’s Digits (SYD) depreciation methods. Copy the relevant content from this Excel file to your paper to justify your analysis.
Explain how to apply MACRS by using the M6_MACRS_Schedule documentPreview the document.
Finally, discuss what depreciation method(s) is/are appropriate for a new non-profit hospital to be opened in your community later this year. Make recommendations of appropriate depreciation method(s) for the hospital from the perspective of a healthcare financial management consultant. This five-page paper should be written following current APA style guidelines.
Type of service:Academic paper writing
Type of assignment:Essay
Subject:Economics
Pages / words:11 / 3000
Number of sources:13
Academic level:Master’s
Paper format:APA
Line spacing:Double
Language style:AU English
