Principles of Accounting
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Author: Belverd E. Needles, Marian Powers, Susan V. Crosson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Explain the reason for which the land held for future use and equipment is not currently used in the business and are classified as investments rather than as property, plant and equipment.
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- The unrealized gains and losses from intercompany transactions involving plant assets might be eventually realized. Does it make any difference if these assets are depreciable or non-depreciable? Explain.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is an investment property? Property that is currently being redeveloped to be sold in the ordinary course of business operations. Property that is currently being developed for future use as owner-occupied. Property that is leased out to another entity under a finance lease Building rented out in an operating lease whereby the owner provides minimal services. Which of the following assets may be classified as investment property? Land Building Equipment Land and Building only Intangible asset If ancillary services provided to occupants of a property held are <List A>, the property is classified as <List B> A B a. significant investment property b. insignificant property, plant and equipment (PPE) c. significant allocated to investment property and PPE d. insignificant…arrow_forwardWhat is an intangible asset? Should all intangible assets be subject to amortization? Explain why or why not. Why are some intangible assets not amortized? What is the implication to the financial statements?arrow_forward
- Which statement concerning depreciation is false? a.The only property that has a determinable life is depreciable. B.Land is not depreciable. C.Intangible assets' capital costs are recovered through amortization, much like depreciation. D.Personal property converted to business use is not depreciable since it was once used for personal purposes.arrow_forwardWhy was land registration a critical issue in maintaining property rights?arrow_forwardWhich statement on property, plant and equipment (PPE) is true? * a. PPE items may include assets lacking physical substance b. Assets held for sale shall be classified as PPE while unsold c. As long as an item of PPE provides benefit, regardless of measurability of its cost, it shall be recognized in the books d. When the amount is immaterial, an item may be expensed outright rather than capitalized as PPE e. none of the abovearrow_forward
- Which of the following characteristics is most likely to diff erentiate investment propertyfrom property, plant, and equipment?A. It is tangible.B. It earns rent.C. It is long-lived.arrow_forwardWhat is the difference between amortization and depreciation, and how are they applied to intangible assets?arrow_forward1. When reclassification is made from owner occupied property to investment property that will be carried at fair value, any excess of the fair value over the carrying amount at the date of transfer is a. ignored. b. recognized as a gain in profit or loss, c. credited to asset revaluation surplus. d. recorded as a credit to a liability account2. Which of the following are valid statements regarding measurement of investment property? I. The best evidence of fair value is current price in an active market for similar property in the same location and condition.II. When items of investment property are measured at fair values, any movement in fair value is credited to other comprehensive income under the heading revaluation surplus.III. An entity shall continue to measure an investment property at fair value until its disposal if it has previously valued the property at fair value.IV. Transaction costs directly attributable to acquisition of investment property are capitalized as…arrow_forward
- Under what conditions is it appropriate for a businessto use the composite method of depreciation for itsplant assets? What are the advantages and disadvantagesof this method?arrow_forwardWhich statement on property, plant and equipment (PPE) is true? * PPE items may include assets lacking physical substance Assets held for sale shall be classified as PPE while unsold As long as an item of PPE provides benefit, regardless of measurability of its cost, it shall be recognized in the books When the amount is immaterial, an item may be expensed outright rather than capitalized as PPE none of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following is/are not capitalized as an intangible asset? Select one: a. Legal costs to defend a patent successfully and goodwill acquired when a company purchases another company. b. Costs of an internally developed patent and goodwill acquired when a company purchases another company. c. Costs of an internally developed patent and legal costs to defend a patent successfully. d. Goodwill acquired when a company purchases another company and costs to purchase a patent. e. Costs to purchase a patent and legal costs to defend a patent successfully.arrow_forward
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