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The depreciation method that charges the same amount of expense to each period of the asset's useful life is called:


A) Accelerated depreciation.
B) Declining-balance depreciation.
C) Straight-line depreciation.
D) Units-of-production depreciation.
E) Modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) depreciation.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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A copyright gives its owner the exclusive right to publish and sell a musical, literary, or artistic work during the life of the creator plus 17 years.

A) True
B) False

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A company purchased and installed equipment on January 1 at a total cost of $72,000. Straight-line depreciation was calculated based on the assumption of a five-year life and no salvage value. The equipment was disposed of on July 1 of the fourth year. The company uses the calendar year. 1. Prepare the general journal entry to update depreciation to July 1 in the fourth year. 2. Prepare the general journal entry to record the disposal if the equipment was sold for $22,000 cash.

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When a company constructs a building, the cost of the building includes materials and labor but not design fees, building permits, or insurance during construction.

A) True
B) False

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Holding a copyright:


A) Gives its owner the exclusive right to publish and sell a musical or literary work during the life of the creator plus 70 years.
B) Gives its owner an exclusive right to manufacture and sell a patented item or to use a process for 20 years.
C) Gives its owner an exclusive right to manufacture and sell a device or to use a process for 50 years.
D) Indicates that the value of a company exceeds the fair market value of a company's net assets if purchased separately.
E) Gives its owner the exclusive right to publish and sell a musical or literary work during the life of the creator plus 20 years.

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

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Extraordinary repairs are expenditures extending the asset's useful life beyond its original estimate, and are capital expenditures because they benefit future periods.

A) True
B) False

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Salvage value is:


A) Not a factor relevant to determining depletion.
B) A factor relevant to amortizing an intangible asset with an indefinite life.
C) An estimate of the asset's value at the end of its benefit period.
D) A factor relevant to determining depreciation under MACRS.
E) A factor relevant to determining depreciation that cannot be revised during an asset's useful life.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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The federal income tax rules for depreciating assets are known as ___________________________.

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On April 1, Year 1, Astor Corp. purchased and placed a plant asset in service. The following information is available regarding the plant asset: On April 1, Year 1, Astor Corp. purchased and placed a plant asset in service. The following information is available regarding the plant asset:   Make the necessary adjusting journal entries at December 31, Year 1, and December 31, Year 2 to record depreciation for each year under the straight-line depreciation method. Make the necessary adjusting journal entries at December 31, Year 1, and December 31, Year 2 to record depreciation for each year under the straight-line depreciation method.

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A change in an accounting estimate is:


A) Reflected in past financial statements.
B) Reflected in future financial statements and also requires modification of past statements.
C) Reflected in current and future years' financial statements, not in prior statements.
D) Not allowed under current accounting rules.
E) Considered an error in the financial statements.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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The Oberon Company purchased a delivery truck for $95,000 on January 2. The truck was estimated to have a $3,000 salvage value and a 4 year life. The truck was depreciated using the straight-line method. At the beginning of the third year, it was obvious that the truck's total useful life would be 6 years rather than 4, and the salvage at the end of the 6th year would be $1,500. Determine the depreciation expense for the truck for the 6 years of its life. The Oberon Company purchased a delivery truck for $95,000 on January 2. The truck was estimated to have a $3,000 salvage value and a 4 year life. The truck was depreciated using the straight-line method. At the beginning of the third year, it was obvious that the truck's total useful life would be 6 years rather than 4, and the salvage at the end of the 6<sup>th</sup> year would be $1,500. Determine the depreciation expense for the truck for the 6 years of its life.

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Obsolescence refers to the insufficient capacity of a company's plant assets to meet the company's growing productive demands.

A) True
B) False

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In Year one, McClintock Co. acquired a truck that cost $75,500 with an estimated $14,000 salvage value and 4 year estimated useful life. Depreciation in the first year was $15,375. McClintock had the following transactions involving plant assets during Year 2. Unless otherwise indicated, all transactions were for cash. In Year one, McClintock Co. acquired a truck that cost $75,500 with an estimated $14,000 salvage value and 4 year estimated useful life. Depreciation in the first year was $15,375. McClintock had the following transactions involving plant assets during Year 2. Unless otherwise indicated, all transactions were for cash.   Prepare the general journal entries to record these transactions. Prepare the general journal entries to record these transactions.

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Minor Company installs a machine in its factory at the beginning of the year at a cost of $135,000. The machine's useful life is estimated to be 5 years, or 300,000 units of product, with a $15,000 salvage value. During its first year, the machine produces 64,500 units of product. What journal entry would be needed to record the machines' first year depreciation under the units-of-production method?


A) Debit Depletion Expense $25,800; credit Accumulated Depletion $25,800.
B) Debit Depletion Expense $29,025; credit Accumulated Depletion $29,025.
C) Debit Depreciation Expense $29,025; credit Accumulated Depreciation $29,025.
D) Debit Depreciation Expense $25,800; credit Accumulated Depreciation $25,800.
E) Debit Amortization Expense $24,000; credit Accumulated Amortization $24,000.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Since goodwill is an intangible, it is amortized each year using the straight-line method, the same as other intangibles are amortized.

A) True
B) False

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An asset's book value is $36,000 on January 1, Year 6. The asset is being depreciated $500 per month using the straight-line method. Assuming the asset is sold on July 1, Year 7 for $25,000, the company should record:


A) Neither a gain or loss is recognized on this type of transaction.
B) A gain on sale of $2,000.
C) A loss on sale of $1,000.
D) A gain on sale of $1,000.
E) A loss on sale of $2,000.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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The purchase of a property that included land, building, and related improvements is called a lump-sum or basket purchase.

A) True
B) False

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A ____________________________ results from revising estimates of the useful life or salvage value of a plant asset.

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A company purchased mining property for $4,875,000 containing an estimated 15,000,000 tons of ore. In Year 1, it mined 689,000 tons of ore and in Year 2, it mined 935,000 tons. Calculate the depletion expense for Year 1 and Year 2 and determine the book value of the property at the end of Year 2.

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$4,875,000/15,000,000 tons = $...

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A company's property records revealed the following information about one of its plant assets: A company's property records revealed the following information about one of its plant assets:   Calculate the depreciation expense in Year 1 and Year 2 for the year ended December 31. Year 1 ______________________ Year 2 _______________________ Calculate the depreciation expense in Year 1 and Year 2 for the year ended December 31. Year 1 ______________________ Year 2 _______________________

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Year 1: $154,000 × 20% = $30,8...

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