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Convert each of the following estimates of useful life to a straight-line depreciation rate, stated as a percentage. Convert each of the following estimates of useful life to a straight-line depreciation rate, stated as a percentage.

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(a) 50% (1/2)
(b) 12.5% (1/8...

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Classify each of the following costs associated with long-lived assets as one of the following: -Costs to survey a new piece of land for a new business location


A) Buildings
B) Machinery and equipment
C) Land
D) Land improvements

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Residual value is also known as all of the following except


A) scrap value
B) trade-in value
C) salvage value
D) net book value

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Williams Company acquired machinery on July 1, Year 1, at a cost of $130,000. The estimated useful life of the machinery was 10 years, and the estimated residual value was $10,000. Williams uses the double-declining-balance method of depreciation. On October 1, Year 4, Williams sold the equipment for $75,000.​ (a) Record the journal entry for the depreciation on this machinery for Year 4. (b) Record the journal entry for the sale of the machinery.

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A new machine with a purchase price of $109,000, with transportation costs of $12,000, installation costs of $5,000, and special acquisition fees of $6,000, would have a cost basis of


A) $114,000
B) $126,000
C) $121,000
D) $132,000

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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When land is purchased to construct a new building, the cost of removing any structures on the land should be charged to the building account.

A) True
B) False

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Accumulated Depreciation


A) is used to show the amount of cost expiration of intangibles
B) is the same as Depreciation Expense
C) is a contra asset account
D) is used to show the amount of cost expiration of natural resources

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Classify each of the following as: -Resurfacing a pool in an apartment building


A) Ordinary maintenance and repairs
B) Asset improvements
C) Extraordinary repairs

D) A) and C)
E) None of the above

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Determine the depreciation for the year of acquisition and for the following year of a fixed asset acquired on October 1 for $500,000 with an estimated life of five years, and residual value of $50,000, using (a) the double-declining-balance method and (b) the straight-line method. Assume a fiscal year ending December 31.

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On June 1, Aaron Company purchased equipment at a cost of $120,000 that has a depreciable cost of $90,000 and an estimated useful life of three years and 30,000 hours, which ends on December 31.​Using straight-line depreciation, calculate depreciation expense for the final (partial) year of service.​


A) $17,500
B) $30,000
C) $12,500
D) $40,000

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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If a fixed asset with a book value of $10,000 is traded for a similar fixed asset, a trade-in allowance of $15,000 is granted by the seller, and the transaction is deemed to have commercial substance, the buyer would report a gain on exchange of fixed assets of $5,000.

A) True
B) False

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Match the intangible assets described with their proper classification (a-d) . ​ -A new kitchen gadget that can be produced by only one company


A) Patent
B) Copyright
C) Trademark
D) Goodwill

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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When a seller allows a buyer an amount for old equipment that is traded in for new equipment of similar use, this amount is known as boot.

A) True
B) False

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When selling a piece of equipment for cash, a loss will result when the proceeds of the sale are less than the book value of the asset.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following statements is true?


A) A larger fixed asset turnover ratio is associated with firms that are more labor intensive and require smaller fixed asset investments.
B) The fixed asset ratio cannot be compared across time for an individual company.
C) A smaller fixed asset turnover ratio is associated with firms that are more labor intensive and require smaller fixed asset investments.
D) The fixed asset ratio is not useful for comparing different companies.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Expenditures that add to the utility of fixed assets for more than one accounting period are


A) committed expenditures
B) revenue expenditures
C) utility expenditures
D) capital expenditures

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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When exchanging equipment, if the trade-in allowance is greater than the book value a loss results.

A) True
B) False

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The cost of replacing an engine in a truck is an example of ordinary maintenance.

A) True
B) False

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Both the initial cost of the asset and the accumulated depreciation will be taken off the books with the disposal of the asset.

A) True
B) False

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Classify each of the following costs associated with long-lived assets as one of the following: -Fees paid to architect to design new office building


A) Buildings
B) Machinery and equipment
C) Land
D) Land improvements

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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