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MC Question 13

The following trial balance extract relates to a property which is owned by Veeton as at 1 April 2014:

DrCr
$’000 $’000
Property at cost (20 year original life)12,000
Accumulated depreciation as at 1 April 20143,600

On 1 October 2014, following a sustained increase in property prices, Veeton revalued its property to $10·8 million.

What will be the depreciation charge in Veeton’s statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 2015?

A     $540,000
B     $570,000
C     $700,000
D     $800,000