The transfer to expense of the cost of intangible assets attributed to the passage of time or decline in usefulness is called amortization. True False

Fixed assets have their expenses spread out over time with depreciation.  Why aren't they fully expensed at the time they are purchased?

A loss on impairment on a limited life intangible asset is the difference between the asset’s Select one: carrying value and its undiscounted expected future net cash flows. fair value and its net realizable value. fair value and its discounted expected future net cash flows. carrying value and its fair value.

What is the 'carrying amount of a depreciating non-current asset? O A. The cost (or fair value) of the asset less the accumulated depreciation on that asset O B. The current market value of the asset C. The cost (or fair value) of the asset less the current year's depreciation O D. The cost (or fair value) of the asset

A limited-life intangible is reported at its ____________. a. replacement cost b. carrying amount unless impaired c. liquidation value d. acquisition cost

Which of the following statements about depreciation is not true? A. Depreciation does not mirror the actual loss of value over time. B. Depreciation is the allocation of the asset’s cost to expense over the expected years of use. C. If the fair value of the asset increases, depreciation is reversed to reflect the change in value. D. U.S. GAAP requires depreciation methods to be systematic and rational.

The salvage value is a component of the calculation of the double declining balance (DDB) depreciation method.True or False..

Why is the cost of certain kinds of property not recoverable at all by way of depreciation, depletion, or amortization deductions? In addition to answering that question, give three examples of the kinds of assets that are not subject to “cost recovery”.

In determining the value in use, which of the following cash flow is excluded from the computation? I. Income tax receipts or payments. II. Net cash flows received or paid on the disposal of the asset at the end of its useful life in an arm's length transaction which is after using the asset. III. Future costs of improving or enhancing the asset's performance.

Allocating the cost of a natural resource to the units removed is called amortization. True False 2.Costs incurred to acquire long-lived assets are capital expenditures. True False 3.Accumulated depreciation, as used in accounting, may be defined as: o An expense of doing business. o Funds (or cash) set aside to replace the asset being depreciated. o portion of the cost of plant asset recognized as expense since asset was acquired. o Earnings retained in the business.4.  On January 1, 1999, Ubot Inc. purchased a piece of equipment for $60,000. It is estimated to have an economic life of 5 years and a salvage value of $10,000. The 200% declining-balance method for depreciation is used. What is the book value of the asset at the end of year 2000 ? A. o $24,000 B. o $40,000 C. o $36,000 D. o $21,600 5.It is not necessary to disclose the maturity dates of long-term obligations on the financial statements. True False   6.The…