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A company purchases a remote site building for computer operations. The building will be suitable for operations after some expenditures. The wiring must be replaced to computer specifications. The roof is leaky and must be replaced. All rooms must be repainted and re-carpeted and there will also be some plumbing work done. Which of the following statements is true?


A) The cost of the building will not include the repainting and re-carpeting costs.
B) The cost of the building will include the cost of replacing the roof.
C) The cost of the building is the purchase price of the building, while the additional expenditures are all capitalized as building improvements.
D) The wiring is part of the computer costs, not the building cost.

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

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Beaches Ltd. reviews its assets every fiscal year for potential asset impairments. In the current year Beaches realized through its impairment assessment that a specialized machine has a recoverable amount of $ 360,500. This asset carries a cost of $ 890,000 and up-to-date accumulated depreciation of $ 549,200. What amount would be reported as an impairment loss on Beaches Ltd. current income statement at year end?


A) $ 0
B) $ 340,800
C) $ 360,500
D) $ 19,700

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

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The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is the difference between the


A) replacement cost of the asset and its cost.
B) cost of the asset and the amount of depreciation expense for the year.
C) cost of the asset and the accumulated depreciation to date.
D) proceeds received from the sale of the asset and its original cost.

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

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If a long-lived asset is sold before it is fully depreciated, and the proceeds received is less than the asset's carrying amount,


A) a gain on disposal occurs.
B) a loss on disposal occurs.
C) there is no gain or loss on disposal.
D) additional depreciation expense must be recorded.

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

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Winningham Company sold the following two machines in 2021: Winningham Company sold the following two machines in 2021:   Instructions Journalize all entries required to update depreciation and record the sales of the two assets in 2021. The company has recorded depreciation on the machine to December 31, 2020. Instructions Journalize all entries required to update depreciation and record the sales of the two assets in 2021. The company has recorded depreciation on the machine to December 31, 2020.

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Which of the following items should NOT be capitalized?


A) insurance paid while item is in transit
B) land surveying fees
C) building permits
D) truck license

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

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Asset turnover is calculated as follows:


A) net sales divided by average total assets.
B) property, plant and equipment divided by total assets.
C) long-lived assets divided by total sales.
D) net sales divided by net long-lived assets.

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

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Which of the following methods of calculating depreciation uses measures other than time?


A) straight-line
B) diminishing-balance
C) units-of-production
D) none of these

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

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If an intangible asset with an indefinite life becomes impaired, the asset must be


A) written down to cost.
B) written down to fair value.
C) sold at its net realizable value.
D) No adjustment is required and a loss will be recorded when the intangible asset is sold.

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

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of property, plant, and equipment?


A) physical substance
B) used in operations of business
C) not intended for sale
D) held for sale

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

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Equipment was purchased for $ 15,000. Freight charges amounted to $ 700, and there was a cost of $ 2,000 for building a foundation and installing the equipment. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $ 3,000 residual value at the end of its 5-year useful life. Depreciation expense each year using the straight-line method will be


A) $ 3,540.
B) $ 2,940.
C) $ 2,460.
D) $ 2,400.

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

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Mo Bounce Company's delivery truck, which originally cost $ 28,000, was destroyed by fire. At the time of the fire, the balance of the accumulated depreciation account amounted to $ 19,000. The company received $ 16,000 reimbursement from its insurance company. The gain or loss as a result of the fire was


A) $ 12,000 loss.
B) $ 7,000 loss.
C) $ 12,000 gain.
D) $ 7,000 gain.

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

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Which of the following methods of depreciation results in the highest cash flow?


A) straight-line
B) diminishing-balance
C) units-of-production
D) all of these result in the same cash flow

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

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A patent can be renewed


A) every twenty years.
B) only after its economic life has been exhausted.
C) only if significantly defended in an infringement suit.
D) A patent can never be renewed.

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

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On October 1, 2021, Marshwinds Wind Turbine Company places a new asset into service. The cost of the asset is $ 8,000 with an estimated 5-year life and $ 2,000 residual value at the end of its useful life. What is the depreciation expense for 2021 if Marshwinds Wind Turbine Company uses the straight-line method of depreciation?


A) $ 300
B) $ 1,600
C) $ 400
D) $ 800

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

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The carrying amount of an asset is equal to the


A) asset's fair value less its cost.
B) asset's cost less depreciation expense.
C) replacement cost of the asset.
D) asset's cost less accumulated depreciation.

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

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A truck costing $ 47,000 was destroyed during a flood. At the date of the flood, the accumulated depreciation on the truck was $ 22,000. An insurance cheque for $ 35,000 was received based on the replacement cost of the truck. The entry to record the insurance proceeds and the disposition of the truck will include a


A) gain on disposal of $ 10,000.
B) credit to the Truck account of $ 12,000.
C) credit to the Accumulated Depreciation account for $ 22,000.
D) gain on disposal of $ 25,000.

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

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The Accumulated Depreciation account represents a cash fund available to replace long-lived assets.

A) True
B) False

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Revaluation model is allowed under IFRS mainly because it is useful in countries where


A) there is a high inventory turnover.
B) companies cannot estimate fair value of assets.
C) there is a high inflation rates.
D) companies cannot determine an appropriate method of depreciation.

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

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Identify whether the following intangible assets are considered finite life or indefinite life

Premises
Licence
Copyrights
Trademarks
Goodwill
Franchise
Development Costs
Patents
Responses
considered finite life
indefinite life

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Licence
Copyrights
Trademarks
Goodwill
Franchise
Development Costs
Patents

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