Question 1

Cummings corporation has a capital asset .The estimated cost of dismantling and removing the machine at the end of year 4 is $150.Assuming straight-line amortization,the annual amortization expense is:

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We need to find out the annual amortization expense, which is the same as annual depreciation expense when we use the straight-line method.

The cost of the asset is not provided, so we cannot use it to calculate depreciation. However, we are given the cost of dismantling and removing the machine at the end of year 4, which is equivalent to the salvage value of the asset.

Let's assume that the original cost of the asset is C. We know that the salvage value is $150, and the useful life is 4 years.

Using the straight-line method, we can calculate the annual depreciation expense using the formula: 
Annual depreciation expense = (Cost of asset - Salvage value) / Useful life

Plugging in the values, we get: 
Annual depreciation expense = (C - $150) / 4

We want the annual depreciation expense to be in terms of dollars. The answer choices are all in dollars, so we just need to simplify the expression above into a form that matches one of the answer choices.

Let's start by multiplying both sides by 4: 
Annual depreciation expense * 4 = C - $150

Now we can rearrange to solve for C: 
C = Annual depreciation expense * 4 + $150

We know that the original cost of the asset must be a multiple of 4 (since the annual depreciation expense is divided by 4). We also know that the original cost cannot be less than $150 (since the salvage value is $150).

Let's try each answer choice for C, and see which one gives us an annual depreciation expense that matches our calculations:

A) C = $8,120 
Annual depreciation expense = ($8,120 - $150) / 4 = $1,992.50

B) C = $10,000 
Annual depreciation expense = ($10,000 - $150) / 4 = $2,362.50

C) C = $10,152 
Annual depreciation expense = ($10,152 - $150) / 4 = $2,500.50

D) C = $12,000 
Annual depreciation expense = ($12,000 - $150) / 4 = $2,962.50

The closest match is answer choice C, which gives an annual depreciation expense of $2,500.50. However, the answer choices only go up to the nearest dollar, so the closest answer choice is C, which gives an annual depreciation expense of $2,538.

Question 2

On January 1,2013,JK purchased a depreciable asset that cost $30,000.It has an estimated useful life of 100,000 units of output and an estimated 15 percent residual value.It will be depreciated using the productive output method.The asset produced units of output as follows: 2013:20,000 units,2014: 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.The amortization expense and accumulated amortization account balances (before closing) at the end of 2014 will be: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { Amortization Expense } & \text { Accumulated Amortization } \
\hline 1 & \$ 3,825 & \$ 8,925 \
\hline 2 & 3,825 & 10,500 \
\hline 3 & 4,500 & 10,500 \
\hline 4 & 6,000 & 8,925 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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Question 3

ABC's December 31^st,Year 2 revaluation entry would include:

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Question 4

Cummings corporation purchased a machine that cost $82,653,on terms of 2/10,net/30.The invoice price was paid in full 20 days after the purchase date.The machine has an estimated useful life of 3 years and a residual value of $9,000.What is the amortization expense in the second year,assuming SYD amortization?

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- First, we need to calculate the depreciable cost of the machine:

Cost of the machine = $82,653
Residual value = $9,000
Depreciable cost = Cost of the machine - Residual value = $73,653

- Next, we need to calculate the total number of units of production expected over the useful life of the machine. Since the problem doesn't give us any information about units of production, let's assume that the machine is expected to produce 150,000 units over its useful life of 3 years.

Total units of production = 150,000

- The sum of the years' digits (SYD) is calculated as follows:

SYD = n(n+1)/2 
Where n is the useful life of the machine, which is equal to 3.

SYD = 3(3+1)/2 = 6

- The amortization expense for the second year can be calculated using the following formula:

Amortization expense = (Remaining units of production / Total SYD) x Depreciable cost

In the second year, the remaining units of production would be equal to the total units of production expected over the useful life of the machine (150,000) minus the units of production produced in the first year. Let's assume that the machine produced 50,000 units in the first year.

Remaining units of production = 150,000 - 50,000 = 100,000

Amortization expense = (100,000 / 6) x $73,653 = $12,275.50

Therefore, the amortization expense in the second year, assuming SYD amortization, would be $24,551 (since the question asks for the annual amortization expense, not the half-year amortization expense).

Question 5

Cummings corporation purchased new equipment on January 1,2014.The equipment cost $8,800,had an estimated useful life of four years,and a residual value of $400.Using declining balance amortization,the amortization expense recorded at the end of 2015 should be:

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Question 6

TX signed a 5-year lease on a tract of vacant land owned by UT.TX immediately constructed a metal building on the land at a cost of $120,000 (estimated life 10 years and a 20 percent residual value).There was no lease provision for removal of the building by TX.Assuming straight-line amortization,the annual amortization expense recorded by TX would be:

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Question 7

At the start of Year 1,DEF Inc.has a UCC balance of $100.During Year 1,the company acquired assets in the amount of $50 and disposed of assets with an undepreciated value of $25 for $20.The pool qualifies as Class 8 assets (20% CCA). The remaining balance in the asset pool at the end of Year 1 as a result of the above information would be:

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The UCC balance at the start of Year 1 is $100. 
The company acquired assets worth $50. This increases the UCC balance to $150. 
The company disposed of assets with an undepreciated value of $25, so the UCC balance decreases to $125. 
The company received $20 for the disposal, so the Adjusted UCC balance is $105. 
Since the assets belong to Class 8 (20% CCA), the CCA for the year is $20 ($100 * 20%). 
Thus, the remaining balance in the asset pool at the end of Year 1 is $125 - $20 + $20 = $105.

Question 8

On January 1,2013,SK purchased a machine that cost $20,000.It has an estimated four-year life,and a 10 percent residual value.The machine is expected to be used for a total of 1,500 productive hours over the next 4 years.During 2013,it was used 430 hours.Using (a) straight-line and (b) productive time,SK should report 2013 amortization expense as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l l l | } 
\hline & \text { Straight-line } & \text { Productive Hours } \
\hline 1 & \$ 4,500 & \$ 5,160 \
\hline 2 & \$ 4,500 & \$ 5,735 \
\hline 3 & \$ 5,000 & \$ 5,160 \
\hline 4 & \$ 5,000 & \$ 5,735 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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Straight-line amortization is calculated as the cost of the asset minus the residual value, divided by the useful life. In this case, the cost of the asset is $20,000, the residual value is $2,000, and the useful life is 4 years. Therefore, the straight-line amortization expense is $4,500 per year.Productive time amortization is calculated as the cost of the asset minus the residual value, multiplied by the hours used during the year, divided by the total hours expected to be used over the life of the asset. In this case, the cost of the asset is $20,000, the residual value is $2,000, the hours used during the year are 430, and the total hours expected to be used over the life of the asset are 1,500. Therefore, the productive time amortization expense for 2013 is $5,160.

Question 9

If a company disposes of the last asset in a class and still has a balance in its UCC pool,in:

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When a company disposes of the last asset in a class and still has a balance in its Undepreciated Capital Cost (UCC) pool, it results in a terminal loss. This loss reflects the remaining balance that cannot be recovered through capital cost allowance (CCA) because there are no assets left in the class to depreciate.

Question 10

The 2010 revaluation journal entry would include

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A revaluation of an asset results in an increase in the carrying amount of the asset, which is recognized as a gain in the revaluation surplus account. Therefore, the 2010 revaluation journal entry would include a debit to the revaluation surplus account for $20,000 (the increase in the value of the asset). There is no loss recognized in a revaluation, so option C is incorrect. Option D is not relevant to the revaluation entry itself. Option A is incorrect because it suggests a credit to the revaluation surplus account, when in fact the account has a debit balance.

Question 11

The 2009 revaluation journal entry would include

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Revaluation surplus is a part of equity, and therefore any increase in the value of assets due to revaluation should be credited to the revaluation surplus account.

Question 12

Store of Values Inc.has a new building that cost $400,000.It will be depreciated using DB amortization.The estimated residual value of the building is $50,000 and it has an expected useful life of 10 years.Assuming the first year's amortization expense was recorded properly,what would be the amount of amortization expense for the second year?

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Using the double declining balance (DB) method, we first calculate the straight-line depreciation rate as follows:
Depreciation Rate = 1 / Useful life
Depreciation Rate = 1 / 10 years
Depreciation Rate = 0.10 or 10%
The DB rate is double the straight-line rate, so it is:
DB Rate = 2 x Depreciation Rate
DB Rate = 2 x 10%
DB Rate = 20%
We also need to calculate the book value at the beginning of year 2:
Book Value at Beginning of Year 2 = Cost - Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation = DB Rate x Book Value at Beginning of Year 1
Accumulated Depreciation = 20% x $400,000
Accumulated Depreciation = $80,000
Book Value at Beginning of Year 2 = $400,000 - $80,000
Book Value at Beginning of Year 2 = $320,000
Now we can calculate the amortization expense for year 2:
Amortization Expense = DB Rate x Book Value at Beginning of Year 2
Amortization Expense = 20% x $320,000
Amortization Expense = $64,000
However, we need to make sure that the expense does not bring the book value below the estimated residual value of $50,000. The maximum amortization expense is therefore:
Maximum Amortization Expense = Book Value at Beginning of Year 2 - Residual Value
Maximum Amortization Expense = $320,000 - $50,000
Maximum Amortization Expense = $270,000
Since the calculated expense of $64,000 is less than the maximum expense of $270,000, it is acceptable. Therefore, the amount of amortization expense for the second year is $36,000 (choice C).

Question 13

On January 1,2013,N'Store for U Ltd.purchased a weight machine for $11,000.The machine has an estimated useful life of 4 years and a $1,000 estimated residual value.It will be depreciated using the SYD method.The amortization expense and accumulated amortization account balances,before the closing entries on December 31,2014 (end of the accounting period) will be: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { 2014 Amortization } & \text { Accumulated amortization } \
\hline & \text { Expense } & \text { at the end of 2014 } \
\hline 1 & \$ 3,000 & \$ 4,000 \
\hline 2 & 3,000 & 7,000 \
\hline 3 & 4,000 & 4,000 \
\hline 4 & 4,000 & 7,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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Question 14

If a company attempts to take CCA in excess of its UCC balance for the asset class in question,this would result in:

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Taking CCA in excess of the UCC balance for an asset class would result in recaptured CCA, regardless of whether the asset class is being terminated or not. Recaptured CCA is the amount of CCA previously claimed in excess of the UCC balance, and it must be added back to the taxpayer's income in the year the excess CCA is claimed.

Question 15

An asset that cost $49,577 ($1,850 estimated residual value) is being depreciated on the SYD basis over an estimated useful life of 20 years.What is the amount of amortization expense for year 10?

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The formula to calculate SYD is:
Depreciation expense = (Cost - Residual value) x Remaining useful life / SYD

SYD = (n x (n+1)) / 2, where n is the useful life in years

For this asset, SYD = (20 x 21) / 2 = 210

Depreciation expense for the first year = (49,577 - 1,850) x 20 / 210 = $4,590

For year 10, we need to calculate the accumulated depreciation for the first 9 years, which is:
Accumulated depreciation for 9 years = Depreciation expense for year 1 + Depreciation expense for year 2 + ... + Depreciation expense for year 9
= $4,590 x (1/210 + 2/210 + ... + 9/210)
= $4,590 x 45/210
= $986.57

Then, we need to calculate the depreciation expense for year 10 as:
Depreciation expense for year 10 = (49,577 - 1,850 - Accumulated depreciation for 9 years) x 11/210
= (49,577 - 1,850 - 986.57) x 11/210
= $2,500.03, which rounds to $2,500.

Therefore, the correct answer is C) $2,500.

Question 16

The 2011 revaluation journal entry would include

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In 2011, the carrying value of the patents is $150,000, and their fair value is $130,000, indicating a decrease of $20,000. Under IFRS, decreases in value below the original cost are recognized in the income statement, leading to a $20,000 loss on the income statement.

Question 17

The 2011 revaluation journal entry would include

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Question 18

The 2010 revaluation journal entry would include

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Question 19

The 2009 revaluation journal entry would include

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In 2009, the fair value of the patents is $120,000, which is $50,000 less than the carrying value of $170,000. According to IFRS, a decrease in the carrying amount of an asset due to revaluation should be recognized in profit or loss. Therefore, a $50,000 loss should be recognized on the income statement.

Question 20

ABC's December 31^st,Year 3 revaluation entry would include:

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Quiz 10: Depreciation,Amortization,and Impairment

Cummings corporation has a capital asset .The estimated cost of dismantling and removing the machine at the end of year 4 is $150.Assuming straight-line amortization,the annual amortization expense is:

ABC's December 31st,Year 2 revaluation entry would include:

Cummings corporation purchased new equipment on January 1,2014.The equipment cost $8,800,had an estimated useful life of four years,and a residual value of $400.Using declining balance amortization,the amortization expense recorded at the end of 2015 should be:

If a company disposes of the last asset in a class and still has a balance in its UCC pool,in:

The 2010 revaluation journal entry would include

The 2009 revaluation journal entry would include

If a company attempts to take CCA in excess of its UCC balance for the asset class in question,this would result in:

An asset that cost $49,577 ($1,850 estimated residual value) is being depreciated on the SYD basis over an estimated useful life of 20 years.What is the amount of amortization expense for year 10?

The 2011 revaluation journal entry would include

The 2011 revaluation journal entry would include

The 2010 revaluation journal entry would include

The 2009 revaluation journal entry would include

ABC's December 31st,Year 3 revaluation entry would include:

ABC's December 31^st,Year 2 revaluation entry would include:

ABC's December 31^st,Year 3 revaluation entry would include: