Suppose a manufacturing plant purchased a new heating system in December, 2015 and, after installing and testing the equipment, it was put into service on January 1, 2016. The total cost to put the equipment into service was $55,000; it is expected to have a useful life of 5 years and a salvage value of $5,000. Required:
Using the straight-line method of depreciation, what will the entry be to record depreciation for the 6 months ending June 30, 2016?

You wish to retire in 13 years, at which time you want to have accumulated enough money to receive an annual annuity of $23,000 for 18 years after retirement. during the period before retirement you can earn 9 percent annually, while after retirement you can earn 11 percent on your money. what annual contributions to the retirement fund will allow you to receive the $23,000 annuity? use appendix c and appendix d for an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.