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The diminishing-balance method will yield a higher cost of goods sold.

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Asset turnover is calculated as follows:


A) net sales divided by average total assets.
B) property, plant and equipment divided by total assets.
C) long-lived assets divided by total sales.
D) net sales divided by net long-lived assets.

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Dorchester Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on July 1, 2014. The van cost $20,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $5,000 residual value at the end of its useful life. The double diminishing-balance method of depreciation will be used. -What is the balance of the accumulated depreciation account at the end of 2015?


A) $4,800
B) $6,400
C) $10,400
D) $4,000

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In an exchange of assets, the new asset is recorded at


A) the fair value of the asset given up.
B) the fair value of the new asset.
C) the carrying amount of the asset given up plus any cash paid (or less any cash received) .
D) the fair value of the asset given up plus any cash paid (or less any cash received) .

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Interest may be included in the acquisition cost of property, plant, and equipment


A) during the construction period of a self-constructed asset.
B) if the asset is purchased on credit.
C) if the asset acquisition is financed by a long-term note payable.
D) if it is a part of a lump-sum purchase.

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It is appropriate to stop recording depreciation expense when the asset's


A) depreciable cost is less than its fair value.
B) carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
C) carrying amount equals its residual value.
D) residual value equals total accumulated depreciation.

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An asset that CANNOT be sold individually is


A) a patent.
B) goodwill.
C) a copyright.
D) a trade name.

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A long-lived asset was purchased on January 1 for $30,000 with an estimated residual value of $6,000 at the end of its useful life. The current year's depreciation expense is $3,000 calculated on the straight-line basis and the balance of the accumulated depreciation account at the end of the year is $15,000. The remaining useful life of the asset is


A) 10 years.
B) 8 years.
C) 5 years.
D) 3 years.

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The following information is available from the audited financial statements of Molson Coors Brewing Company and Big Rock Breweries Income Trust for their 2014 year ends. The following information is available from the audited financial statements of Molson Coors Brewing Company and Big Rock Breweries Income Trust for their 2014 year ends.   Instructions  a. Calculate both companies' asset turnover and return on assets. b. Compare the companies' effectiveness in using their assets to produce revenue and profit. Instructions a. Calculate both companies' asset turnover and return on assets. b. Compare the companies' effectiveness in using their assets to produce revenue and profit.

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Subject to acquisition, all costs that relate to that asset are classified as operating expenses.

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Which of the following would NOT be considered an addition to the capital cost of an asset?


A) HST paid on the asset
B) insurance paid when the asset was in transit from the supplier
C) installation fee when asset is delivered
D) freight costs paid by the purchaser

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On October 1, 2014, Marshwinds Wind Turbine Company places a new asset into service. The cost of the asset is $8,000 with an estimated 5-year life and $2,000 residual value at the end of its useful life. -What is the carrying amount of the long-lived asset on the December 31, 2014, balance sheet assuming that Marshwinds Wind Turbine Company uses the double diminishing-balance method of depreciation?


A) $5,200
B) $6,000
C) $7,200
D) $7,600

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A high return on assets indicates


A) a profitable company.
B) the amount of sales generated by each dollar invested in total assets.
C) new assets need to be purchased.
D) the company may be in financial difficulty.

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A loss on disposal of a long-lived asset is reported in the financial statements


A) as an increase to depreciation expense in the income statement.
B) in the operating expenses section of the income statement.
C) as a direct increase to the capital account on the balance sheet.
D) as a direct decrease to the capital account on the balance sheet.

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In the straight-line method, the higher the residual value the greater the profit.

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A company purchased land for $70,000 cash. $7,000 was spent for demolishing an old building on the land before construction of a new building could start. The cost of land would be recorded at


A) $77,000.
B) $70,000.
C) $63,000.
D) $7,000.

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If an intangible with an indefinite life is disposed of, there is no effect on profit.

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Which of the following statements is correct?


A) All research and development costs should be capitalized.
B) Development costs are always capitalized.
C) Research costs should always be expensed as incurred.
D) All research and development costs should be expensed as incurred.

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Rust Company was organized on January 1. During the first year of operations, the following expenditures and receipts were recorded in random order in the account, Land. Rust Company was organized on January 1. During the first year of operations, the following expenditures and receipts were recorded in random order in the account, Land.   Instructions Analyze the above transactions using the following columns below. Insert the number of each transaction in the Item space and insert the amounts in the appropriate columns.  Instructions Analyze the above transactions using the following columns below. Insert the number of each transaction in the Item space and insert the amounts in the appropriate columns. Rust Company was organized on January 1. During the first year of operations, the following expenditures and receipts were recorded in random order in the account, Land.   Instructions Analyze the above transactions using the following columns below. Insert the number of each transaction in the Item space and insert the amounts in the appropriate columns.

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Once an asset is fully depreciated, no additional depreciation can be taken even though the asset is still being used by the business.

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