Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: On March 31, Higgins Repair Service extended an offer of $

On March 31, Higgins Repair Service extended an offer of $415,000 for land that had been priced for sale at $460,000. On April 15, Higgins Repair Service accepted the seller’s counteroffer of $437,500...

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Q: Keyser Company purchased a machine that has a manufacturer’s suggested life of

Keyser Company purchased a machine that has a manufacturer’s suggested life of 20 years. The company plans to use the machine on a special project that will last 12 years. At the completion of the pro...

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Q: Is it necessary for a business to use the same method of

Is it necessary for a business to use the same method of computing depreciation for all classes of its depreciable assets?

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Q: Immediately after a used truck is acquired, a new motor is

Immediately after a used truck is acquired, a new motor is installed at a total cost of $3,850. Is this a capital expenditure or a revenue expenditure?

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Q: a. Over what period of time should the cost of a

a. Over what period of time should the cost of a patent acquired by purchase be amortized? b. In general, what is the required accounting treatment for research and development costs? c. How should go...

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Q: Bridger Ski Co. has developed a tract of land into a

Bridger Ski Co. has developed a tract of land into a ski resort. The company has cut the trees, cleared and graded the land and hills, and constructed ski lifts. (a) Should the tree cutting, land clea...

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Q: A refrigerator used by a wholesale warehouse has a cost of $

A refrigerator used by a wholesale warehouse has a cost of $64,000, an estimated residual value of $5,200, and an estimated useful life of 12 years. What is the amount of the annual depreciation compu...

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Q: A diesel-powered tractor with a cost of $90,

A diesel-powered tractor with a cost of $90,000 and estimated residual value of $15,000 is expected to have a useful operating life of 30,000 hours. During April, the tractor was operated 120 hours. D...

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Q: A storage tank acquired at the beginning of the fiscal year at

A storage tank acquired at the beginning of the fiscal year at a cost of $75,000 has an estimated residual value of $10,000 and an estimated useful life of 20 years. Determine the following: (a) The a...

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Q: Does a discounted note payable provide credit without interest? Discuss.

Does a discounted note payable provide credit without interest? Discuss.

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