Deck 8: Capital Assets

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Firms whose assets consist of a significant amount of property plant and equipment are known as being:

A)risky.
B)highly leveraged.
C)capital intensive.
D)credit worthy.
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The amount at which an asset could be sold between knowledgeable arm's length parties is known as?

A)Fair value
B)Replacement cost
C)Net book value
D)Historical cost
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If managers were trying to decide whether to purchase an asset or not, which method of valuing the asset should they use?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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Which of the following is not a tangible capital asset?

A)Buildings
B)Land
C)Patent
D)Equipment
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If a company were going to pledge its capital assets to a bank as collateral for a loan, which method of valuing the assets would be more useful to the bank?

A)Fair value
B)Replacement cost
C)Net book value
D)Historical cost
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If a user wanted to predict the future cash flows of the company, which method of valuing capital assets would be more useful?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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What is the most useful method of valuing capital assets when trying to meet the stewardship objective of accounting?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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If a company incurs an incidental cost related to the purchase of an asset, would it prefer to expense or capitalize the cost under each of the following accounting objectives?  Tax Income Minimization  Maximization a) Expense  Expense b) Expense  Capitalize c) Capitalize  Expense d) Capitalize  Capitalize \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Tax}&\text { Income}\\&\text { Minimization } & \text { Maximization } \\\hline a)&\text { Expense } & \text { Expense } \\b)&\text { Expense } & \text { Capitalize } \\c)&\text { Capitalize } & \text { Expense } \\d)&\text { Capitalize } & \text { Capitalize }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Which method of valuing capital assets is more relevant for tax purposes?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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A company recently built itself a new production machine and has incurred the following costs.All of the costs can be included in the cost of the asset except?

A)Interest expense on the loan during the construction.
B)Freight, taxes and duties.
C)Installation costs.
D)Repairs required within the first month of using the machine.
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What is the net present value of the cash flows that an asset will generate over its life called?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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Most companies value capital assets on the balance sheet at:

A)net realizable value.
B)replacement cost.
C)market value.
D)historical cost.
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Why is fair value not normally used to value capital assets?

A)Because it is less comparable than historical cost.
B)Because it is less relevant than historical cost.
C)Because it is less consistent than historical cost.
D)Because it is less reliable than historical cost.
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Gatineau recently purchased a new set of office furniture for their head offices.They incurred the following costs: invoice price $256,000, taxes $36,000, delivery charges $4,500, wages paid to employees for assembling the furniture $4,000.What is the cost of the office furniture for accounting purposes?

A)$292,000
B)$292,500
C)$296,500
D)$300,500
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A company was filing an insurance claim for capital assets damaged in a flood; which method of valuing the asset should they use?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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Laurier Ltd.recently purchased a new delivery truck and incurred the following costs: invoice price $45,000, taxes, delivery and preparation $8,300.They had the truck painted with the company logo for $650 and paid the increase in the insurance premium of $1,100 on the truck.What is the cost of the truck for accounting purposes?

A)$45,000
B)$53,300
C)$53,950
D)$54, 400
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If an investor were trying to determine the value of an entity, which method of valuing the capital assets would be the most useful?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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In order for a capital asset to be presented on a company's balance sheet, all of the following criteria must be met except:

A)the company must control the asset.
B)the company must own the asset.
C)the asset must be tangible or intangible.
D)the asset is not bought and sold in the ordinary course of business.
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A company recently bought a new production machine and has incurred the following costs.All of the costs can be included in the cost of the asset except?

A)Interest expense on the loan to finance the purchase after the asset is put into use.
B)Freight, taxes and duties.
C)Installation costs.
D)Cost of training personnel to use the machine.
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All of the following would be classified as capital assets except:

A)buildings in current use.
B)land purchased for resale.
C)machinery.
D)tools used in production.
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company (Latke) purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the straight-line method?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the straight-line method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $44,000$44,000 B) $22,000$44,000 C) $30,000$30,000 D) $30,000$60,000\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 44,000 & \$ 44,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 44,000 \\\text { C) } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 30,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 60,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Longsford Transport spent money in conducting its five-year maintenance program for its fleet of delivery vans.Management feels the work increases the value of the vans and that many vans would break down and have a shorter useful life if the work is not taken place.How should the cost of the work be accounted for?

A)Expensed
B)Capitalized
C)Recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.
D)Recorded as a decrease in accumulated depreciation.
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All of the following terms can be used for the process of allocating the cost of a capital asset to expense over time except?

A)Depreciation
B)Depletion
C)Amortization
D)Expensing
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An improvement made to an existing machine increased its fair market value and its production capacity by 30% and extended the machine's useful life by 5 years.How should the cost of the improvements be accounted for?

A)Expensed
B)Capitalized
C)Recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.
D)Recorded as a decrease in accumulated depreciation.
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Jacob-Morley Company recently purchased 2 hectares of land with a manufacturing facility and several pieces of equipment for $3.7 million.As a part of the financing terms, the assets had to be appraised.The appraisal report outlined the following values: land $1.2 million, building $2 million and equipment $950,000.At what cost should Jacob-Morley record each of the assets?  Land  Building  Equipment a)$0$3,700,000$0b)$1,069,880$1,783,132$846,988c)$1,200,000$2,000,000$950,000d)$1,069,880$2,630,120$0\begin{array}{rrr}&\text { Land } & \text { Building }& \text { Equipment }\\a)&\$ 0 & \$ 3,700,000 & \$ 0 \\b)&\$ 1,069,880 & \$ 1,783,132 & \$ 846,988 \\c)&\$ 1,200,000 & \$ 2,000,000 & \$ 950,000 \\d)&\$ 1,069,880 & \$ 2,630,120 & \$ 0\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Which of the following would be an example of betterment for a car?

A)A new larger transmission.
B)An oil change.
C)Replacement of the brakes.
D)Annual rust proofing inspection.
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Kramer Limited purchased a new tractor for use in its daily operations.The tractor had a list price of $82,000, but Kramer's management was able to purchase the machine for $75,000 plus $3,000 in taxes.Kramer paid $2,000 to have the tractor delivered and an additional $1,000 to have it tested and calibrated.At what cost should the tractor be recorded in Kramer's books?

A)$75,000
B)$78,000
C)$81,000
D)$88,000
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life, and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the units-of-production method?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the units-of-production method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014? Depreciation Accumulated
a)
\begin{tabular} { l r }
Expense & Depreciation \\
\hline $45,000\$ 45,000 & $99,000\$ 99,000 \\
$33,000\$ 33,000 & $72,600\$ 72,600 \\
$72,600\$ 72,600 & $72,600\$ 72,600 \\
$33,000\$ 33,000 & $33,000\$ 33,000
\end{tabular}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life, and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the accelerated method at a rate of 20%?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the accelerated method at a rate of 20%.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $48,000$108,000 B) $48,000$48,000 C) $60,000$120,000 D) $35,200$79,200\begin{array}{rrr}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 48,000 & \$ 108,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 48,000 & \$ 48,000 \\\text { C) } & \$ 60,000 & \$ 120,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 35,200 & \$ 79,200\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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If Messerschmidt's objective was that of tax minimization, what value would they assign to the warehouse?

A)$900,000
B)$1,000,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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Which of the following would be an example of a repair expense for a car?

A)A new, larger transmission.
B)Addition of a trailer hitch, to be able to tow additional loads.
C)Replacement of the brakes.
D)Painting the company logo on the side of the car.
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If management at Messerschmidt's received a bonus based on net income, at what cost would they record the warehouse on their books?

A)$814,814
B)$880,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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Abbott Industries bought a property with land and a building on it for $20,000,000.An independent appraisal of the land put the value of the land between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.If Abbott's financial reporting objective is to report maximum performance how should the cost be allocated to the two assets? Land Building  A) $5,000,000$15,000,000 B) $6,500,000$13,500,000 C) $8,000,000$12,000,000 D) $10,000,000$10,000,000\begin{array}{ll}&\text {Land }&\text {Building }\\\hline\text { A) } &\$ 5,000,000 & \$ 15,000,000 \\\text { B) } &\$ 6,500,000 & \$ 13,500,000 \\\text { C) } &\$ 8,000,000 & \$ 12,000,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 10,000,000 & \$ 10,000,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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What are expenditures that are made to improve an existing capital asset called?

A)Repairs
B)Betterments
C)Maintenance
D)Capital expenses
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If Messerschmidt's objective was that of tax minimization, at what cost would they record the warehouse on their books?

A)$814,814
B)$880,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the units-of-production method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2013?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $54,000$54,000 B) $54,000$0 C) $33,000$33,000 D) $39,600$39,600\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 54,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 0 \\\text { C) } & \$ 33,000 & \$ 33,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 39,600 & \$ 39,600\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
[300,000 - 80,000]/100,000 = 2.20/unit, 2013: 2.20 x 18,000 = 39,600
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Abbott Industries bought a property with land and a building on it for $20,000,000.An independent appraisal of the land put the value of the land between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.If Abbott's financial reporting objective is to minimize taxes how should the cost be allocated to the two assets? Land Building  A) $5,000,000$15,000,000 B) $6,500,000$13,500,000 C) $8,000,000$12,000,000 D) $10,000,000$10,000,000\begin{array}{ll}&\text {Land }&\text {Building }\\\hline\text { A) } &\$ 5,000,000 & \$ 15,000,000 \\\text { B) } &\$ 6,500,000 & \$ 13,500,000 \\\text { C) } &\$ 8,000,000 & \$ 12,000,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 10,000,000 & \$ 10,000,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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In addition to measuring capital assets at historical cost, IFRS permits the use of which method, providing certain conditions are met?

A)Replacement cost
B)Net realizable value
C)Estimated cost
D)Fair value
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What is the most common method of depreciation for natural resource companies?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Capital cost allowance
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If the expiry of the asset is a function of its usage, what is the most appropriate depreciation method for it?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Market value
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Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the building is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the amount of accumulated depreciation at the end of the second year (after adjusting entries)?

A)$19,000
B)$34,125
C)$39,000
D)$40,000
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Which method of depreciation ignores the residual value in the calculation of the annual depreciation expense?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Annuity- based
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If managers are concerned about the level of income their company reports, which method of depreciation are they most likely to use?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Market value
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What is the most common method of accelerated depreciation in Canada?

A)Double-declining balance
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Capital cost allowance
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On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.Which of the following is the journal entry to record their depreciation expense for 2014?
A. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Accumulated depreciation \quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000
B. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 10,000
\quad\quad Cr. Accumulated depreciation \quad\quad\quad 10,000
C. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Capital assets \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000
D. Dr. Accumulated Depreciation \quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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If an asset is sensitive to obsolescence and becomes less efficient as time passes, what would be the most appropriate depreciation method for it?

A)Straight-line
B)Accelerated
C)Usage-based
D)Annuity- based
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On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.What is the vehicle's net book value on December 31, 2014?

A)$5,500
B)$7,000
C)$15,000
D)$20,000
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Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the showroom is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the amount of depreciation expense for the second year?

A)$10,000
B)$16,625
C)$19,000
D)$20,000
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Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the building is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the net book value of the showroom at the end of the second year (after adjusting entries)?

A)$360,000
B)$361,000
C)$365,875
D)$381,000
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Which of the following would allow a company to report higher net income in earlier periods?

A)A lower residual value
B)A shorter useful life
C)Use of straight-line depreciation
D)Use of declining balance depreciation
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Manotik in Motion has recently expanded their operation and had built a large manufacturing facility and head office complex on the outskirts of Ottawa.To finance the expansion, they have taken out a loan with the Canadian Bank of Royal.The loan has a covenant stating that they must not exceed a certain debt-to-assets ratio.Management is now selecting the depreciation policies they will use on all the assets bought as part of the expansion.Which of the following will best help them meet their debt covenant?

A)Straight-line depreciation
B)Declining balance depreciation
C)Units-of-production depreciation
D)Expensing all interest costs during the construction period
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Which of the following would most likely allow a company to report higher net income in earlier periods?

A)A higher residual value
B)A shorter useful life
C)Use of units-of - production
D)Use of declining balance depreciation
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On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.What are the balances in the capital asset and accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) on December 31, 2014? Capital  Accumulated Assets Depreciation  A) $22,000$15,000 B) $22,000$16,500 C) $20,000$15,000 D) $20,000$16,500\begin{array}{lll}&\text {Capital }&\text { Accumulated}\\&\text { Assets }&\text {Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 16,500 \\\text { C) } &\$ 20,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 20,000 & \$ 16,500\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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The fair value model of accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment assets:

A)should be applied to investment property only.
B)recognizes gains in the asset's fair value in other comprehensive income.
C)once chosen for one investment property does not have to be applied to all investment property.
D)recognizes gains and losses in the asset's fair value in other comprehensive income.
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Which of the following statements about depreciation is correct?

A)The depreciation method selected has no impact on cash flows.
B)The depreciation method selected has no impact on net income.
C)Consistency requires that the same method of depreciation should be used for all classes of assets.
D)Straight-line depreciation produces higher depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's useful life.
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A company reported the following depreciation expenses for the first three years of an asset's life: $10,000, $8,000, $6,400.Which of the following depreciation methods are they most likely using?

A)Straight-line
B)Accelerated
C)Usage-based
D)Annuity- based
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of depreciation?

A)To reflect the change in the market value of an asset.
B)To record the asset at its replacement cost.
C)To allocate an asset's cost over its physical life.
D)To allocate an asset's cost over its useful life.
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How will the money spent on purchasing intangible assets, such as a patent, normally be recorded?

A)As an expense when incurred.
B)As a prepaid asset.
C)As an intangible asset and not amortized.
D)As an intangible asset and amortized over its useful life.
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Under IFRS, many intangible assets are expensed instead of capitalized.What is the effect on the future years of expensing intangible assets on the following ratios?
 Profit  Debt-to  Margin  Assets \hlineA. Overstated  Overstated B. Overstated  Understated C. Understated  Overstated D. Understated  Understated \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Profit } & \text { Debt-to } \\&\text { Margin } & \text { Assets }\\\hlineA.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Overstated } \\B.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Understated } \\C.&\text { Understated } & \text { Overstated } \\D.&\text { Understated } & \text { Understated }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Under IFRS, when a company chooses to value capital assets at market value, which of the following statements is true?

A)At least three licensed appraisers must agree on a market price.
B)The unrealized gain recorded when the asset is written up allows the company to show stronger net income in that year.
C)The company is required to value all similar assets in the same way.
D)The carrying value of the asset remains the same, but the accumulated depreciation is eliminated.
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If a company owned a valuable brand name that was not recorded at its fair value, which of the following statements would be true?

A)The company's fair value would be higher than its book value.
B)The company's fair value would be lower than its book value.
C)Its assets would be equal to its fair value.
D)It assets would be equal to its book value.
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Which of the following best describes the accounting concept of goodwill?

A)Goodwill is the amount paid by a purchaser over and above the fair value of the purchased entity's identifiable assets and liabilities.
B)Goodwill is the amount that represents the value of all the intangibles on the company's balance sheet.
C)Goodwill is the value the company adds to its balance sheet to reflect the superior management capabilities existing at the company.
D)Goodwill is the amount paid by a purchaser for superior management capabilities.
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MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,200,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, what would be the gross carrying amount of the assets immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$2,817,391
B)$6,300,000
C)$0
D)$11,454,545
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A general description of the depreciation methods applicable to major classes of depreciable assets:

A)is not a current practice in financial reporting.
B)is not essential to a fair presentation of financial position.
C)is needed in financial reporting when company policy differs from income tax policy.
D)should be included in corporate financial statements or notes to the financial statements.
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When analyzing the capital assets note in a company's Notes to the Financial Statements, all of the following would be relevant except:

A)a reconciliation of the change in capital assets with the cash flows for investing activities.
B)the basis for and the estimated useful lives for depreciating each major class of capital assets.
C)a description of any impairment of capital assets and how it is determined.
D)an explanation of any goodwill and where it came from.
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Pharma-Mart is currently undertaking research in hopes of developing a drug to prevent cavities.If the company is successful, they expect to start selling the drug in five years' time.Under IFRS, what is the effect of the current accounting policies with respect to research on their net income, currently and in five years' time when they start to sell the drug?
 Current year  In 5 Years \hlineA. Overstated  Overstated B. Overstated  Understated C. Understated  Overstated D. Understated  Understated \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Current year }&\text { In } 5 \text { Years }\\\hlineA.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Overstated } \\B.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Understated } \\C.&\text { Understated } & \text { Overstated } \\D.&\text { Understated } & \text { Understated }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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How will the money spent on developing intangible assets, such as a patent, normally be recorded?

A)As an expense when incurred.
B)As a prepaid asset.
C)As an intangible asset and not amortized.
D)As an intangible asset and amortized over its useful life.
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Sudbury Inc purchased a patent from French River Corp for $25,000.Sudbury was pleased with the purchase, because the patent was going to allow them to produce Widgets that were complimentary to their existing product of Nidgets.They had developed the patent for Nidgets themselves at a cost of $8,000 and estimated that it was worth about $20,000.What value will Sudbury report for intangible assets related to patents on their balance sheet immediately after the purchase?

A)Nothing - all costs will be expensed.
B)$25,000
C)$33,000
D)$45,000
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The revaluation model of accounting for Property, Plant, &Equipment assets:

A)may be applied to all classes of PP&E including investment property.
B)uses a revaluation surplus account to hold net increases in the asset's fair value.
C)should not be applied to investment property.
D)should only be applied to investment property.
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Under IFRS, many intangible assets are expensed instead of capitalized.Which of the following accounting principles is violated by this approach?

A)Matching
B)Materiality
C)Revenue recognition
D)Comparability
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MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,220,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, at what amount would the assets be recorded on the balance sheet immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$1,780,000
B)$6,300,000
C)$3,220,000
D)$3,482,609
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The Fair value of accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment assets:

A)should be applied to investment property only.
B)should be applied to other Property, Plant, & Equipment assets only.
C)can be applied to all classes of Property, Plant, & Equipment including investment property.
D)is not appropriate under current Canadian GAAP.
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Financial statement disclosure for capital assets includes all of the following except:

A)the measurement basis for determining the carrying amount.
B)depreciation method and useful lives for each major category of capital assets.
C)depreciation expense.
D)the value-in-use for the next five years for each major category of capital assets.
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What is the main reason that contemporary accounting models expense many costs related to intangible assets instead of capitalizing them?

A)Matching
B)Measurability
C)Relevance
D)Materiality
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MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,220,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, what would be the amount of accumulated depreciation immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$2,835,000
B)$5,154,545
C)$0
D)$1,440,000
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Which of the following is not an intangible asset that can be recorded as an asset under IFRS?

A)Patent
B)Research
C)Trademark
D)Customer list
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Under the revaluation model, when as asset is written down to fair value, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Property plant and equipment can be valued at market value if market value can be measured reliably.
B)The loss recorded when a capital asset is written down flows through other comprehensive income, so that net income is not affected.
C)The company is required to value all similar assets in the same way.
D)Under IFRS, a write down reduces the carrying amount of the capital asset and the loss is charged to net income.
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Firms whose assets consist of a significant amount of property plant and equipment are known as being:

A)risky.
B)highly leveraged.
C)capital intensive.
D)credit worthy.
C
2
The amount at which an asset could be sold between knowledgeable arm's length parties is known as?

A)Fair value
B)Replacement cost
C)Net book value
D)Historical cost
A
3
If managers were trying to decide whether to purchase an asset or not, which method of valuing the asset should they use?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
D
4
Which of the following is not a tangible capital asset?

A)Buildings
B)Land
C)Patent
D)Equipment
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If a company were going to pledge its capital assets to a bank as collateral for a loan, which method of valuing the assets would be more useful to the bank?

A)Fair value
B)Replacement cost
C)Net book value
D)Historical cost
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If a user wanted to predict the future cash flows of the company, which method of valuing capital assets would be more useful?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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What is the most useful method of valuing capital assets when trying to meet the stewardship objective of accounting?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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If a company incurs an incidental cost related to the purchase of an asset, would it prefer to expense or capitalize the cost under each of the following accounting objectives?  Tax Income Minimization  Maximization a) Expense  Expense b) Expense  Capitalize c) Capitalize  Expense d) Capitalize  Capitalize \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Tax}&\text { Income}\\&\text { Minimization } & \text { Maximization } \\\hline a)&\text { Expense } & \text { Expense } \\b)&\text { Expense } & \text { Capitalize } \\c)&\text { Capitalize } & \text { Expense } \\d)&\text { Capitalize } & \text { Capitalize }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Which method of valuing capital assets is more relevant for tax purposes?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Historical cost
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A company recently built itself a new production machine and has incurred the following costs.All of the costs can be included in the cost of the asset except?

A)Interest expense on the loan during the construction.
B)Freight, taxes and duties.
C)Installation costs.
D)Repairs required within the first month of using the machine.
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What is the net present value of the cash flows that an asset will generate over its life called?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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Most companies value capital assets on the balance sheet at:

A)net realizable value.
B)replacement cost.
C)market value.
D)historical cost.
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Why is fair value not normally used to value capital assets?

A)Because it is less comparable than historical cost.
B)Because it is less relevant than historical cost.
C)Because it is less consistent than historical cost.
D)Because it is less reliable than historical cost.
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Gatineau recently purchased a new set of office furniture for their head offices.They incurred the following costs: invoice price $256,000, taxes $36,000, delivery charges $4,500, wages paid to employees for assembling the furniture $4,000.What is the cost of the office furniture for accounting purposes?

A)$292,000
B)$292,500
C)$296,500
D)$300,500
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A company was filing an insurance claim for capital assets damaged in a flood; which method of valuing the asset should they use?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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Laurier Ltd.recently purchased a new delivery truck and incurred the following costs: invoice price $45,000, taxes, delivery and preparation $8,300.They had the truck painted with the company logo for $650 and paid the increase in the insurance premium of $1,100 on the truck.What is the cost of the truck for accounting purposes?

A)$45,000
B)$53,300
C)$53,950
D)$54, 400
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If an investor were trying to determine the value of an entity, which method of valuing the capital assets would be the most useful?

A)Net realizable value
B)Replacement cost
C)Market value
D)Value-in-use
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In order for a capital asset to be presented on a company's balance sheet, all of the following criteria must be met except:

A)the company must control the asset.
B)the company must own the asset.
C)the asset must be tangible or intangible.
D)the asset is not bought and sold in the ordinary course of business.
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A company recently bought a new production machine and has incurred the following costs.All of the costs can be included in the cost of the asset except?

A)Interest expense on the loan to finance the purchase after the asset is put into use.
B)Freight, taxes and duties.
C)Installation costs.
D)Cost of training personnel to use the machine.
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All of the following would be classified as capital assets except:

A)buildings in current use.
B)land purchased for resale.
C)machinery.
D)tools used in production.
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company (Latke) purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the straight-line method?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the straight-line method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $44,000$44,000 B) $22,000$44,000 C) $30,000$30,000 D) $30,000$60,000\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 44,000 & \$ 44,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 44,000 \\\text { C) } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 30,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 60,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Longsford Transport spent money in conducting its five-year maintenance program for its fleet of delivery vans.Management feels the work increases the value of the vans and that many vans would break down and have a shorter useful life if the work is not taken place.How should the cost of the work be accounted for?

A)Expensed
B)Capitalized
C)Recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.
D)Recorded as a decrease in accumulated depreciation.
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All of the following terms can be used for the process of allocating the cost of a capital asset to expense over time except?

A)Depreciation
B)Depletion
C)Amortization
D)Expensing
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An improvement made to an existing machine increased its fair market value and its production capacity by 30% and extended the machine's useful life by 5 years.How should the cost of the improvements be accounted for?

A)Expensed
B)Capitalized
C)Recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.
D)Recorded as a decrease in accumulated depreciation.
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Jacob-Morley Company recently purchased 2 hectares of land with a manufacturing facility and several pieces of equipment for $3.7 million.As a part of the financing terms, the assets had to be appraised.The appraisal report outlined the following values: land $1.2 million, building $2 million and equipment $950,000.At what cost should Jacob-Morley record each of the assets?  Land  Building  Equipment a)$0$3,700,000$0b)$1,069,880$1,783,132$846,988c)$1,200,000$2,000,000$950,000d)$1,069,880$2,630,120$0\begin{array}{rrr}&\text { Land } & \text { Building }& \text { Equipment }\\a)&\$ 0 & \$ 3,700,000 & \$ 0 \\b)&\$ 1,069,880 & \$ 1,783,132 & \$ 846,988 \\c)&\$ 1,200,000 & \$ 2,000,000 & \$ 950,000 \\d)&\$ 1,069,880 & \$ 2,630,120 & \$ 0\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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Which of the following would be an example of betterment for a car?

A)A new larger transmission.
B)An oil change.
C)Replacement of the brakes.
D)Annual rust proofing inspection.
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Kramer Limited purchased a new tractor for use in its daily operations.The tractor had a list price of $82,000, but Kramer's management was able to purchase the machine for $75,000 plus $3,000 in taxes.Kramer paid $2,000 to have the tractor delivered and an additional $1,000 to have it tested and calibrated.At what cost should the tractor be recorded in Kramer's books?

A)$75,000
B)$78,000
C)$81,000
D)$88,000
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life, and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the units-of-production method?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the units-of-production method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014? Depreciation Accumulated
a)
\begin{tabular} { l r }
Expense & Depreciation \\
\hline $45,000\$ 45,000 & $99,000\$ 99,000 \\
$33,000\$ 33,000 & $72,600\$ 72,600 \\
$72,600\$ 72,600 & $72,600\$ 72,600 \\
$33,000\$ 33,000 & $33,000\$ 33,000
\end{tabular}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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On January 1, 2013, Latke Tool and Manufacturing Company purchased a machine that cost $22,000.The machine has an estimated five-year life, and a 10 percent residual value.It is expected to be used for a total of 1,600 productive hours over the next 5 years.During 2013, it was used 400 hours.Latke has a December 31 year-end.What is the depreciation expense for 2013 if Latke uses the accelerated method at a rate of 20%?

A)$2,200
B)$3,960
C)$4,400
D)$4,950
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the accelerated method at a rate of 20%.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2014?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $48,000$108,000 B) $48,000$48,000 C) $60,000$120,000 D) $35,200$79,200\begin{array}{rrr}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 48,000 & \$ 108,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 48,000 & \$ 48,000 \\\text { C) } & \$ 60,000 & \$ 120,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 35,200 & \$ 79,200\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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If Messerschmidt's objective was that of tax minimization, what value would they assign to the warehouse?

A)$900,000
B)$1,000,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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Which of the following would be an example of a repair expense for a car?

A)A new, larger transmission.
B)Addition of a trailer hitch, to be able to tow additional loads.
C)Replacement of the brakes.
D)Painting the company logo on the side of the car.
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If management at Messerschmidt's received a bonus based on net income, at what cost would they record the warehouse on their books?

A)$814,814
B)$880,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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Abbott Industries bought a property with land and a building on it for $20,000,000.An independent appraisal of the land put the value of the land between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.If Abbott's financial reporting objective is to report maximum performance how should the cost be allocated to the two assets? Land Building  A) $5,000,000$15,000,000 B) $6,500,000$13,500,000 C) $8,000,000$12,000,000 D) $10,000,000$10,000,000\begin{array}{ll}&\text {Land }&\text {Building }\\\hline\text { A) } &\$ 5,000,000 & \$ 15,000,000 \\\text { B) } &\$ 6,500,000 & \$ 13,500,000 \\\text { C) } &\$ 8,000,000 & \$ 12,000,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 10,000,000 & \$ 10,000,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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What are expenditures that are made to improve an existing capital asset called?

A)Repairs
B)Betterments
C)Maintenance
D)Capital expenses
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If Messerschmidt's objective was that of tax minimization, at what cost would they record the warehouse on their books?

A)$814,814
B)$880,000
C)$1,100,000
D)$750,000
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On January 1, 2013, LaMonte Paint and Repair purchased a piece of equipment that cost $300,000.It has an estimated useful life 10 years over which it was expected to produce 100,000 units of output.The equipment is expected to have an estimated residual value of $80,000.The company amortizes all equipment using the units-of-production method.In the first two years of operation, the asset produced units of output as follows: 2013, 18,000 units; 2014, 15,000 units.The accounting year ends December 31.What is the amount of depreciation expense and in the accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) at the end of 2013?  Depreciation  Accumulated  Expense  Depreciation  A) $54,000$54,000 B) $54,000$0 C) $33,000$33,000 D) $39,600$39,600\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Depreciation } & \text { Accumulated } \\&\text { Expense } & \text { Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 54,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 0 \\\text { C) } & \$ 33,000 & \$ 33,000 \\\text { D) } & \$ 39,600 & \$ 39,600\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
[300,000 - 80,000]/100,000 = 2.20/unit, 2013: 2.20 x 18,000 = 39,600
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Abbott Industries bought a property with land and a building on it for $20,000,000.An independent appraisal of the land put the value of the land between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.If Abbott's financial reporting objective is to minimize taxes how should the cost be allocated to the two assets? Land Building  A) $5,000,000$15,000,000 B) $6,500,000$13,500,000 C) $8,000,000$12,000,000 D) $10,000,000$10,000,000\begin{array}{ll}&\text {Land }&\text {Building }\\\hline\text { A) } &\$ 5,000,000 & \$ 15,000,000 \\\text { B) } &\$ 6,500,000 & \$ 13,500,000 \\\text { C) } &\$ 8,000,000 & \$ 12,000,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 10,000,000 & \$ 10,000,000\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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In addition to measuring capital assets at historical cost, IFRS permits the use of which method, providing certain conditions are met?

A)Replacement cost
B)Net realizable value
C)Estimated cost
D)Fair value
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What is the most common method of depreciation for natural resource companies?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Capital cost allowance
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If the expiry of the asset is a function of its usage, what is the most appropriate depreciation method for it?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Market value
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Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the building is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the amount of accumulated depreciation at the end of the second year (after adjusting entries)?

A)$19,000
B)$34,125
C)$39,000
D)$40,000
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Which method of depreciation ignores the residual value in the calculation of the annual depreciation expense?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Annuity- based
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If managers are concerned about the level of income their company reports, which method of depreciation are they most likely to use?

A)Straight-line
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Market value
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What is the most common method of accelerated depreciation in Canada?

A)Double-declining balance
B)Declining balance
C)Units-of-production
D)Capital cost allowance
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On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.Which of the following is the journal entry to record their depreciation expense for 2014?
A. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Accumulated depreciation \quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000
B. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 10,000
\quad\quad Cr. Accumulated depreciation \quad\quad\quad 10,000
C. Dr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Capital assets \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000
D. Dr. Accumulated Depreciation \quad 5,000
\quad\quad Cr. Depreciation expense \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad 5,000

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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If an asset is sensitive to obsolescence and becomes less efficient as time passes, what would be the most appropriate depreciation method for it?

A)Straight-line
B)Accelerated
C)Usage-based
D)Annuity- based
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On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.What is the vehicle's net book value on December 31, 2014?

A)$5,500
B)$7,000
C)$15,000
D)$20,000
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51
Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the showroom is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the amount of depreciation expense for the second year?

A)$10,000
B)$16,625
C)$19,000
D)$20,000
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52
Kozy Kitchens Inc.has a new showroom that cost $400,000.It will be amortized using the declining balance method at a rate of 5%.The estimated residual value of the building is $50,000, and it has an expected useful life of 20 years.Assuming the first year's depreciation expense was recorded properly, what would be the net book value of the showroom at the end of the second year (after adjusting entries)?

A)$360,000
B)$361,000
C)$365,875
D)$381,000
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53
Which of the following would allow a company to report higher net income in earlier periods?

A)A lower residual value
B)A shorter useful life
C)Use of straight-line depreciation
D)Use of declining balance depreciation
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54
Manotik in Motion has recently expanded their operation and had built a large manufacturing facility and head office complex on the outskirts of Ottawa.To finance the expansion, they have taken out a loan with the Canadian Bank of Royal.The loan has a covenant stating that they must not exceed a certain debt-to-assets ratio.Management is now selecting the depreciation policies they will use on all the assets bought as part of the expansion.Which of the following will best help them meet their debt covenant?

A)Straight-line depreciation
B)Declining balance depreciation
C)Units-of-production depreciation
D)Expensing all interest costs during the construction period
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55
Which of the following would most likely allow a company to report higher net income in earlier periods?

A)A higher residual value
B)A shorter useful life
C)Use of units-of - production
D)Use of declining balance depreciation
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56
On January 1, 2012, Lasche Auto Sales and Service purchased a vehicle for use in the business at a cost of $22,000.The vehicle has a 4-year useful life with an expected residual value of $2,000.The company has a December 31 year-end and uses straight-line depreciation for all capital assets.What are the balances in the capital asset and accumulated depreciation account (after adjusting entries) on December 31, 2014? Capital  Accumulated Assets Depreciation  A) $22,000$15,000 B) $22,000$16,500 C) $20,000$15,000 D) $20,000$16,500\begin{array}{lll}&\text {Capital }&\text { Accumulated}\\&\text { Assets }&\text {Depreciation }\\\text { A) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { B) } & \$ 22,000 & \$ 16,500 \\\text { C) } &\$ 20,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { D) }& \$ 20,000 & \$ 16,500\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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57
The fair value model of accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment assets:

A)should be applied to investment property only.
B)recognizes gains in the asset's fair value in other comprehensive income.
C)once chosen for one investment property does not have to be applied to all investment property.
D)recognizes gains and losses in the asset's fair value in other comprehensive income.
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58
Which of the following statements about depreciation is correct?

A)The depreciation method selected has no impact on cash flows.
B)The depreciation method selected has no impact on net income.
C)Consistency requires that the same method of depreciation should be used for all classes of assets.
D)Straight-line depreciation produces higher depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's useful life.
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59
A company reported the following depreciation expenses for the first three years of an asset's life: $10,000, $8,000, $6,400.Which of the following depreciation methods are they most likely using?

A)Straight-line
B)Accelerated
C)Usage-based
D)Annuity- based
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60
Which of the following best describes the purpose of depreciation?

A)To reflect the change in the market value of an asset.
B)To record the asset at its replacement cost.
C)To allocate an asset's cost over its physical life.
D)To allocate an asset's cost over its useful life.
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61
How will the money spent on purchasing intangible assets, such as a patent, normally be recorded?

A)As an expense when incurred.
B)As a prepaid asset.
C)As an intangible asset and not amortized.
D)As an intangible asset and amortized over its useful life.
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62
Under IFRS, many intangible assets are expensed instead of capitalized.What is the effect on the future years of expensing intangible assets on the following ratios?
 Profit  Debt-to  Margin  Assets \hlineA. Overstated  Overstated B. Overstated  Understated C. Understated  Overstated D. Understated  Understated \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Profit } & \text { Debt-to } \\&\text { Margin } & \text { Assets }\\\hlineA.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Overstated } \\B.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Understated } \\C.&\text { Understated } & \text { Overstated } \\D.&\text { Understated } & \text { Understated }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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63
Under IFRS, when a company chooses to value capital assets at market value, which of the following statements is true?

A)At least three licensed appraisers must agree on a market price.
B)The unrealized gain recorded when the asset is written up allows the company to show stronger net income in that year.
C)The company is required to value all similar assets in the same way.
D)The carrying value of the asset remains the same, but the accumulated depreciation is eliminated.
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64
If a company owned a valuable brand name that was not recorded at its fair value, which of the following statements would be true?

A)The company's fair value would be higher than its book value.
B)The company's fair value would be lower than its book value.
C)Its assets would be equal to its fair value.
D)It assets would be equal to its book value.
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65
Which of the following best describes the accounting concept of goodwill?

A)Goodwill is the amount paid by a purchaser over and above the fair value of the purchased entity's identifiable assets and liabilities.
B)Goodwill is the amount that represents the value of all the intangibles on the company's balance sheet.
C)Goodwill is the value the company adds to its balance sheet to reflect the superior management capabilities existing at the company.
D)Goodwill is the amount paid by a purchaser for superior management capabilities.
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66
MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,200,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, what would be the gross carrying amount of the assets immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$2,817,391
B)$6,300,000
C)$0
D)$11,454,545
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67
A general description of the depreciation methods applicable to major classes of depreciable assets:

A)is not a current practice in financial reporting.
B)is not essential to a fair presentation of financial position.
C)is needed in financial reporting when company policy differs from income tax policy.
D)should be included in corporate financial statements or notes to the financial statements.
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68
When analyzing the capital assets note in a company's Notes to the Financial Statements, all of the following would be relevant except:

A)a reconciliation of the change in capital assets with the cash flows for investing activities.
B)the basis for and the estimated useful lives for depreciating each major class of capital assets.
C)a description of any impairment of capital assets and how it is determined.
D)an explanation of any goodwill and where it came from.
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69
Pharma-Mart is currently undertaking research in hopes of developing a drug to prevent cavities.If the company is successful, they expect to start selling the drug in five years' time.Under IFRS, what is the effect of the current accounting policies with respect to research on their net income, currently and in five years' time when they start to sell the drug?
 Current year  In 5 Years \hlineA. Overstated  Overstated B. Overstated  Understated C. Understated  Overstated D. Understated  Understated \begin{array}{ll}&\text { Current year }&\text { In } 5 \text { Years }\\\hlineA.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Overstated } \\B.&\text { Overstated } & \text { Understated } \\C.&\text { Understated } & \text { Overstated } \\D.&\text { Understated } & \text { Understated }\end{array}

A)Option A
B)Option B
C)Option C
D)Option D
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70
How will the money spent on developing intangible assets, such as a patent, normally be recorded?

A)As an expense when incurred.
B)As a prepaid asset.
C)As an intangible asset and not amortized.
D)As an intangible asset and amortized over its useful life.
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71
Sudbury Inc purchased a patent from French River Corp for $25,000.Sudbury was pleased with the purchase, because the patent was going to allow them to produce Widgets that were complimentary to their existing product of Nidgets.They had developed the patent for Nidgets themselves at a cost of $8,000 and estimated that it was worth about $20,000.What value will Sudbury report for intangible assets related to patents on their balance sheet immediately after the purchase?

A)Nothing - all costs will be expensed.
B)$25,000
C)$33,000
D)$45,000
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72
The revaluation model of accounting for Property, Plant, &Equipment assets:

A)may be applied to all classes of PP&E including investment property.
B)uses a revaluation surplus account to hold net increases in the asset's fair value.
C)should not be applied to investment property.
D)should only be applied to investment property.
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73
Under IFRS, many intangible assets are expensed instead of capitalized.Which of the following accounting principles is violated by this approach?

A)Matching
B)Materiality
C)Revenue recognition
D)Comparability
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74
MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,220,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, at what amount would the assets be recorded on the balance sheet immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$1,780,000
B)$6,300,000
C)$3,220,000
D)$3,482,609
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75
The Fair value of accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment assets:

A)should be applied to investment property only.
B)should be applied to other Property, Plant, & Equipment assets only.
C)can be applied to all classes of Property, Plant, & Equipment including investment property.
D)is not appropriate under current Canadian GAAP.
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76
Financial statement disclosure for capital assets includes all of the following except:

A)the measurement basis for determining the carrying amount.
B)depreciation method and useful lives for each major category of capital assets.
C)depreciation expense.
D)the value-in-use for the next five years for each major category of capital assets.
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77
What is the main reason that contemporary accounting models expense many costs related to intangible assets instead of capitalizing them?

A)Matching
B)Measurability
C)Relevance
D)Materiality
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78
MacIntosh Inc.has decided to record their property plant and equipment at fair value.Prior to making the adjustment, the capital asset account had a debit balance of $3,220,000 and the related accumulated depreciation was $1,440,000.An independent appraisal has determined a fair value of $6.3 million.Using the proportional method, what would be the amount of accumulated depreciation immediately after the adjustment to fair value?

A)$2,835,000
B)$5,154,545
C)$0
D)$1,440,000
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79
Which of the following is not an intangible asset that can be recorded as an asset under IFRS?

A)Patent
B)Research
C)Trademark
D)Customer list
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80
Under the revaluation model, when as asset is written down to fair value, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A)Property plant and equipment can be valued at market value if market value can be measured reliably.
B)The loss recorded when a capital asset is written down flows through other comprehensive income, so that net income is not affected.
C)The company is required to value all similar assets in the same way.
D)Under IFRS, a write down reduces the carrying amount of the capital asset and the loss is charged to net income.
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