76. Managers often argue that property values appreciate and therefore depreciation is irrelevant.
Discuss the contractual implications of building depreciation to debt covenants in place.
77. Discuss how the useful life of a depreciable asset is determined.Chapter 05 Key
Depreciation represents a decline in the market value of an asset over its life
FALSE
chapter Chapter 05 #1
Ditty: Easy
Section: § 01 Deprecsble amount (base) ofan aset
Section: introduction
Where a non-current asset appreciates in value over time, no depreciation should be charged.
FALSE
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 22
Ditty: Medurn
Section: 5.31 Depreciation ass process of allocating the cost ofan asset over ts useful ite further considerations
The useful life of the asset reflects the time from when an asset is built/acquired until it is no
longer able to produce any benefits
FALSE
Chapter Chapter 05 23
Ditty: Easy
Section’ 5.02 Determination of uetul iteThe depreciable amount is the historical cost of the non-current asset, or revalued amount
substituted for historical cost in the financial report, less the net amount expected to be
recovered on disposal of the asset at the end of its useful life.
TRUE
Chapter - Chapter 05 24
Ditty: Easy
Section: § 01 Deprecsble amount (base) ofan aset
The depreciation rate and useful lives of assets should not be revised during the depreciable life
of the asset.
FALSE
Chapter - Chapter 05 25
Ditty: Easy
Seaton: §.06 Revision of depreciation tate and depreciation method
Assets must be depreciated from the time they are acquired.
FALSE
Chapter Chapter 05 26
Ditty: Easy
Section: 5.05 When to start depreciating an asset
Amortisation has the same meaning as depreciation, but conventionally is used in relation to
intangible assets.
TRUE
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 27,
Ditty: Easy
Section 5.07 Land and buildings
Section: Introduction10.
11
The expenditure to modify an asset so that its service potential is improved should be
expensed
FALSE
chapter - Chapter 0528
Dil asy
Seaton 5.08 Dipotion of depreciable asset
Where an addition to or extension of a depreciable asset is separable from the original asset
and able to be used after that asset is disposed of, the extension or addition should stil be
depreciated over the life of the original asset.
FALSE
Chapter Chapter 05 28
Ditty: Easy
Section: § 08 Modliving exiting non-aurent assets
The profit or loss on the sale of an asset is calculated by deducting the cost of the asset from
the sale amount.
chapter - Chapter 05216
Ditty: Easy
Seaton: §.09 Dspostion ofa depreciable asset
Depreciation of an asset is required when market value accounting is applied on a non-current
asset.
FALSE
Chapter - Chapter 05 21112
B
14,
15,
Ditty: Mediuen
Section: introduction
AASB 116 allows capitalisation of items of plant and property because these are considered
prepayments.
FALSE
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 12
Ditty: Medurn
Section: § 08 Modliving exiting non-rrent assets
Depreciation expense is always recognised in profit and loss.
FALSE
chapter ~ Chapter 05213
Ditty: Medurn
Section: introduction
The depreciable base is the cost of a depreciable asset, or other amount substituted for cost in
the financial statement, less its residual value.
TRUE
Chapter - Chapter 05218
Ditty: Medurn
Section: § 01 Deprecsble amount (base) ofan asset
Under the declining balance method of depreciation, the depreciable amount of an asset is
determined by deducting residual value from cost or revalued amount
FALSE
Chapter Chapter 05 215
Ditty: Easy16.
17
18,
19,
Section: §.03 Method of cost apportionment
Land that has a definite useful life should be depreciated.
TRUE
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 216
Diticuty Easy
Section 5.07 Land and buildings
Annon-current asset that is subjected to depreciation is no longer subjected to impairment
testing,
FALSE
chapter- chapter 05217
italy edn
Secon 5.07 and and butings
If the receipt of the sale proceeds on disposal is deferred for a period of time the consideration
received is recognised initially at the fair value.
FALSE
chapter ~ Chapter 05218
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton: §.09 Dspostion ofa depreciable asset
When sale proceeds are deferred the discount rate to be used is the rate at which the vendor
could invest the amount under similar circumstances and conditions.
TRUE
chapter ~ Chapter 05218
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton: 5.09 Dspostion ofa depreciable asset20,
24
22,
AASB 116 paragraph 73 states that financial statements shall disclose, for each class of property,
plant and equipment the measurement bases used for determining the net carrying amount.
FALSE
Chapter - Chapter 05 #26
Ditty: Easy
Section: §.12 Disclosure requirements
Depreciation is required because it is generally accepted that
A. Assets will decrease in value over time.
B, The economic benefits of an asset will not last indefinitely.
C. Wear and tear on an asset must be recorded as an expense
D. Even though land may go up in value its cost needs to be recognised as an expense
Chapter - Chapter 05221
ical Medium
Seaton 502 Detention of ue Me
Secton’5 03 Method of cost sppomtonment
Secon: troduction
If market-value accounting (also known as CoCoA or exit-price accounting) were to be applied
in a set of accounts, then typically the treatment for recording depreciation would be:
A. restate the residual value and the cost to exit price and recalculate the depreciation
B. restate the cost but leave the residual value unchanged and recalculate the depreciation
C. no depreciation is recognised
D. continue to charge the same depreciation and recognise any changes in value in the income
statement.
Chapter - Chapter 05 #2223,
24,
Ditty: Mediuen
Section: introduction
What issues need to be addressed to determine how to allocate the cost of an asset?
A. the depreciation method, the probable future benefit and the years to obsolescence
B, the depreciable base, its useful life and the method of cost apportionment
C. the cost of the asset, its residual value and the method of cost apportionment
D. the probable future benefit, the depreciation method and the depreciable base
Chapter - Chapter 5 #23
Ditty: Easy
Section: § 01 Deprecsble amount (base) ofan aset
When selecting a method of cost apportionment an accountant should choose
>
the method that best reflects how the asset is used, taking into account its total physical life
the method that produces the best profit for the firm
;
the method stipulated by the taxation department for submitting tax returns.
the method that best reflects the economic use of the asset.
chapter Chapter 05 #24
Ditty: Easy
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment25,
26.
Where an asset is revalued, the treatment of depreciation is to:
A. recalculate and charge it to the income statement based on the revalued amount and the
original residual value
8. charge the original amount of depreciation to the income statement and transfer any
change in value to the asset revaluation reserve.
In
. recalculate and charge it to the income statement based on the revalued amount for the
asset and the revalued residual value.
D. charge the original amount of depreciation to the income statement and calculate the new
depreciation based on the revalued amount and treat it as a special item.
Chapter ~ Chapter 0 225
Ditty: Easy
Seaton: 8.06 Revision of depreciation rate and depreciation method
The useful life of an asset may be estimated based on:
A. the period of time over which the future economic benefits of the asset are expected to be
consumed by the entity.
8, the total service, expressed in terms of production or similar units that may most likely be
obtained from the asset under normal operating conditions.
;
the period of time over which the future economic benefits of the asset are expected to be
generated in normal use by a typical entity.
the total service, expressed in terms of production or similar units that may most likely be
obtained from the asset under ideal operating conditions
Chapter - Chapter 05 #26
Ditty: Easy
Section’ 5.02 Determination of uetul ite27.
28,
Assets should be depreciated from:
A. the date the asset is ordered
B. the date the asset is delivered to the premises until itis no longer in use.
G the date the asset is first put into use or held ready for use.
D. the date the asset is paid for until itis disposed of.
Chapter - Chapter 05227
Dict asy
Secon’ 505 When to star deprecting an set
French Co Ltd has a machine with the following characteristics:
A more technically advanced machine is expected to be available in 8 years.
It is expected to continue operating efficiently for the next 13 years.
The product that the machine is used to produce is expected to have a viable market for the
next 6 years.
What is the period of time that should be used as the useful life of the asset for the purpose of
calculating depreciation?
A. B years
B. years
C. 18 years
D. 9 years
Chapter chapter 05228
Ditty: Easy
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment29,
30,
AASB 116 requires that depreciation be reviewed:
A. at least annually.
B. as soon as the expectations regarding the patterns of use of the asset change.
C. only when changes in the depreciation calculation are material
D. immediately upon a revision of the useful life of the asset
Chapter - Chapter 05 #26
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton: 8.06 Revision of depreciation rate and deprecation methoa
Tantrax Ltd has just purchased a piece of equipment for $45 000. It is expected to operate at its
normal output level for 20 years, but the product it is used to manufacture is expected to be
marketable only for the next 13 years. The expected salvage values are $5000 after 20 years and
$8000 after 13 years. The equipment is expected to generate output consistently over its life.
What depreciation should be charged in each of the first three years of the equipment's life?
A. Year 1: $2846.15, Year 2: $2846.15, Year 3: $2846.15,
B. Year 1: $5285.71, Year 2: $4879.12, Year 3: $4472.53
C Year 1: $3461.54, Year 2: $3461.54, Year 3: $3461.54
D. Year 1: $1850, Year 2: $1850, Year 3: $1850
Chapter - Chapter 05 #36
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment31
32,
Hugo Ltd has acquired a machine for $26 000 and it cost a further $2000 to install and set up
the machine for operation. It is expected to operate within normal parameters for 6 years. It will
be technologically obsolete in 10 years. The expected salvage values are $1500 after 10 years
and $2000 after 6 years. The benefits to be derived from the machine are expected to be
greater in the early years ofits life. What depreciation should be charged in each of the first twp
years of the equipment's life using sum-of-digits depreciation?
A. Year 1: $8000, Year 2: $6667.67, Year 3: $5333.33
B. Year 1: $4818.18, Year 2: $4336.36, Year 3: $3854.55
C. Year 1: $7428.57, Year 2: $6190.48, Year 3: $4952.38
D. Year 1: $4333.33, Year 2: $4333.33, Year 3: $4333.33
chapter ~ Chapter 05231
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment
Pentec Ltd has just acquired five new computers for $29 000 in total, and paid a further $1000
to have additional zip drives added. The computers are expected to have a useful life of 5 years
and their salvage value is expected to be $3000. Pentec Ltd has decided to apply the declining
balance method of calculating depreciation. What is the first 2 years depreciation charge on the
computers?
A. Year 1: $3000, Year 2: $2700
B. Year 1: $18 928.7, Year 2: $6985.5
C Year 1: $ 9964.2, Year 2: $6287
D. Year 1: $11 071, Year 2: $6985.5
Chapter - Chapter 05 #32
Ditty: Hara
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment33,
Forwind Ltd has recently acquired a machine that cost $29 000. The machine normally remains
productive for 6 years. It is expected to continue in the production process at Forwind for 8
years due to the excellent maintenance and operating policies in place at Forwind. The machine
has the capacity to produce 20 000 units over a 6 year life and 27 000 units over an 8 year life.
Its salvage value after 6 years is expected to be $2500 and after 8 years $1000. What
depreciation would be charged in the first year of the machine's operation when 4000 units
were produced (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $5600
B. $4148
C. $4296
D. $5300
Chapter chapter 05233
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment34.
Boysone Ltd has constructed a piece of complex equipment to be used in its updated
production facility. The construction took a year to complete and although the equipment was
ready for use, the rest of the facility was not completed and so the equipment was not put into
use for another 6 months; that is, on 1 July 2013. The cost of constructing the equipment was
$70 000 and it is expected to have an operating life of 12 years. Its very likely to be
technologically obsolete in 10 years. It is expected to have a scrap value at the end of its life (at
whatever time) of $5000. The expected pattern of benefits derived from the equipment is
uniform throughout its life. What is the amount of depreciation to be charged in the year
ending 31 December 2013 (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $3500
8. $5417
C. $3250
D. $6500
Chapter Chapter 05 434
Difieuty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment35,
36.
Magpie Ltd purchased a building on a prime central business district site for $800,000. The
value of the land is considered to be $350 000. The useful life of the building is expected to be
25 years after Magpie Ltd spends a further $80 000 on improvements. The residual value of the
building at that time is estimated to be $60 000. The benefits from owning the land and
building are expected to be derived evenly. What is the appropriate annual depreciation
charge?
$18 800
$32 800
C $15 600
D. $14 000
oP
Chapter - Chapter 05 #35
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.07 Land and buildings
Profit on the sale of an asset is calculated:
A. by subtracting the disposal proceeds from the current carrying amount of the asset.
after assessing the fair value of the asset and subtracting the proceeds on the sale,
A
once depreciation has been applied to the date of sale.
Ig
by subtracting the updated carrying amount from the net proceeds on disposal
Chapter - Chapter 05 #38
Ditty: Easy
Seaton: §.09 Dspostion ofa depreciable asset37,
38,
Super Industries purchased a new vehicle on 1 May for $28 000. Upon delivery the vehicle
required a new two-way radio to be installed before it could be used. This installation was
completed on 30 June. Assuming a residual value of $4000 and a declining balance rate of 20
per cent, calculate the depreciation expense recorded at the end of the first two financial years
since purchase. (Financial Year ends on 30 June, round to the nearest dollar.)
A, $5600; $4480
B. $0; $5600
C. $4800; $3840
D. $933; $5413,
Chapter - Chapter 05 237
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment
Cutting Edge Ltd purchased a state of the art hedge trimming tractor for a contract to maintain
country roadside hedges for a local council. The manufacturer of the tractor stated in marketing
material that the tractor is able to trim 700 000 kilometres of hedges in its operating life.
Cutting Edge believes that the particularly woody type of hedges they have been contracted to
maintain means that the life of the tractor is likely to be 15% less than the manufacturer
specified, The tractor cost $100 000 and is expected to have a salvage value at the end of its
useful life of $30 000. The tractor trimmed 60 000 kilometres this period, What is the
depreciation charge this period (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $7059
8. $6000
C. $1084
D. $9524
Chapter - Chapter 05 #3839,
Ditcuty: Easy
Section’ 5.03 Method of ost apportionment
Precious Gems Co purchased a diamond-cutting machine at a cost of $58 000. They bought it
at a discount from the recommended price of $67 000 because of a drop in the demand for
diamonds around that time. There were additional costs of $12 000 to get the machine
operational. It was installed on 30 June 2007, but the machine was not used for 2 years. The
operational life of the machine is expected to be 10 years at the end of which its salvage value is
estimated to be $5000. On 30 June 2012, the machine was upgraded to allow a more
sophisticated range of cutting styles to be used. The addition to the cutting machine cost $10
000, has an estimated life of 9 years and can be used on other machines. The addition is
expected to have anil salvage value. The machine and the addition are expected to generate
economic benefits evenly over their lives. What is the depreciation expense for the diamond-
cutting machine and addition for the years ended 30 June 2008; 30 June 2013; 30 June 2020
(rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $6500; $7929; $1429
B. $0; $7611; $1111
C. $5417; $6527; $1111
D. $0; $6829; $1429
Chapter - Chapter 05 #35
Ditty: Hara
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment
Section: §.04 Depreciation of separate components40.
41
Yellow Ltd purchased an asset 6 years ago for $75 000. At that time it was deemed to have a
residual value of $15 000 and estimated useful life of 6 years. After 4 years of use the asset was
overhauled at a cost of $35 000. The overhaul extended the useful life of the asset by 4 more
years but reduced its residual value to $7000. Assuming the straight-line method of
depreciation is applied, calculate the depreciation expense in the year after the overhaul
(rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $8000
8. $1000
C. $8800
D, $10500
chapter Chapter 05 46
Difieuty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment
Red Enterprises purchased a vehicle for $35 000. A further $5000 was spent to prepare it for
use. The useful life of the vehicle is expected to be 15 years, but Red Enterprises expects to
replace it with a better model in 7 years' time. The salvage value is estimated to be $6500 after
15 years and $15 000 at the end of 7 years. What is the depreciation for the first 2 years using
the declining-balance method of depreciation (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. Year 1: $5230, Year 2: $4546
B. Year 1: $4564, Year 2: $4043
C Year 1: $3990, Year 2: $3535
D. Year 1: $3269, Year 2: $2841
Chapter - Chapter 05241
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment42.
Fast Movers Ltd purchased a machine on the first day of their financial year: 1 January 2009. The
machine cost $75 000 and has an expected useful life of 10 years at which time its salvage value
will be $8000. An even pattern of benefits is expected to be derived from the machine. Then on
31 December 2012 (3 years later) the machine is sold for $65 000. What are the appropriate
journal entries to record the disposal of the machine in line with the requirements of AASB 116?
Is
Dr_ [Proceeds from sale of machine 65 000)
Dr_|Gain on sale of machine 30 100)
Cr_|Machine 75 000
Cr_|Accumulated depreciation—machine 20 100
Dr_[Gash at bank 5 O00]
Cr_ [Proceeds from sale of machine 66 000]
Dr_[Canying amount of machinery sold [54 900
Cr_ [Accumulated depreciation—machine 20 100]
Cr_[Machine 7 000|
Dr_[Cash at bank 65 000)
Dr [Accumulated depreciation—machine _ | 20 100
Cr_|Profit on sale of machine 10 100]
Cr_|Machine 75 000
Dr [Accumulated depreciation—machine _ | 20,100
Dr_[Cash at bank 54 900)
Cr_|Machine 75,000
Chapter ~ Chapter 0542
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton §.08 Dispostion ofa deprecab
asset43.
Galway Ltd purchased a computer for $6000, 2 years ago. At the beginning of this year the
motherboard was replaced to maintain its existing service capacity at a cost of $2000. The
improvement to the computer will work only on the existing computer and it does not extend
its useful service potential. Galway has been depreciating the equipment using the declining-
balance method at a rate of 33%. What is the depreciation charge calculated at the end of the
current year (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A. $1778
B. $1549
C. $2640
D. $889
Chapter Chapter 05 #483
Difieuty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionmentPriceless Products Ltd purchased some display stands for $5000. They were modified to make
them suitable for the premises at a further cost of $1500. The expected life of the stands is 20
years, but Priceless Products expects to replace them in 5 years’ time as the style of product
presentation will change in that time. The stands are expected to have a zero salvage value in
either case. The benefits from the stands are expected to be derived evenly over their life
Priceless Products reviewed the useful life of the stands as part of the process of assessing the
amount to be depreciated in year 4 and decided that they could be used for an additional 2
years. The recoverable amount at that time is close to the net book value of the stands after
depreciation is recorded for the 4th year. What is the amount of depreciation charge in years 3
and 5?
A, $1000; $500
B. $325; $276
C. $1300; $650
D. $250; $213
Chapter Chapter 05248
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment45.
46.
Managers of some entities have resisted depreciating buildings in accordance with AASB 116.
Which of the following is the grounds given by directors for failing to act in compliance with
AASB 116?
A. Depreciating buildings when their values are generally increasing over time
B. Management is concerned that the effect on ratios such as the times interest-covered and
debt/equity may lead to an entity breaching its debt covenants.
A
Management considers that when the asset is sold the amount of gain or loss that will be
reflected in the books will be incorrect.
D. Depreciating buildings when their value is generally increasing does not make economic
sense and management is concerned that the effect on ratios such as the times interest-
covered and debt/equity may lead to an entity breaching its debt covenants.
chapter - Chapter 05245
Dict ayy
Secon 5.07 and and bstdngs
AASB 116 requires disclosure of a reconciliation of the carrying amount at the beginning and
end of the period for depreciable assets. This reconciliation includes
A. additions and disposals.
8. impairment gains recognised in the statement of financial position.
C. depreciation.
Io
), additions and disposals and depreciation.
chapter Chapter 05 46
Ditty: Easy
Section: §.12 Disclosure requirements41.
48.
Intangible assets are not depreciated under AASB 116 because:
they do not have a finite life.
I=
they are now amortised under AAS 138, which provides specific guidance on intangibles
C. intangible assets only appreciate and so cannot be depreciated.
D. intangibles are not physical assets and so are not subject to wear and tear.
Chapter - Chapter 05 #47
sections
Kent Express owns a fleet of delivery vehicles. They were purchased for $120 000 and are
expected to have a useful life of 8 years. Their residual value is expected to be $20 000. What is
the depreciation expense recorded using the sum-of-digits depreciation method in years 1 and
2 (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
A Neart [822722 [Year2 [$19 44a
Yeart [26667 [Year2 [623333
c. Yeart 625000 jYear2 |621 875
p, Neart [22222 [Year2 [815 124
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 #48
bith
Section’ 5.03 Method of ost sporti49.
Percy Ltd has a piece of equipment that has been depreciated for 3 years using the declining-
balance depreciation method at a rate of 20%. The equipment cost $34 000 and has a salvage
value of $4000. At the end of the third year the asset is sold for $24 000. What is the
appropriate journal entry to record the disposal in line with the requirements of AASB 116?
a, Dr [Cash at bank 24 O00]
Dr [Accumulated depreciation—equipment | 18 000]
Cr_[Equipment 34 000)
Cr_|Gain on sale of equipment 8000)
Cash at bank 24 000
Proceeds from sale of equipment 24000
Dr_| Loss on disposal of equipment 000
Dr_| Canying amount of equipment sold 75 360
Dr_[ Accumulated depreciation - machine 14640
Cr_[ Equipment 3000
c (Dr [Proceeds fom sale of equipment 24 O00]
Cr [Gain on sale of equipment 6592
Cr_|Canying arount of equipment sold 17 408
p, _Dr [Cash at bank 24 O00]
"Dr [Accumulated depreciation —machine | 16 592
CR |Gain on sale of equipment 6592
Cr_ [Equipment 34 000)
chapter ~ Chapter 05 #48
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton §.08 Dispostion ofa deprecsb
asset50.
51
All Saints Ltd acquired a machine for $50 000 on 1 January. This asset has useful life of 4 years
and a residual value of $10 000. The declining balance rate adopted by the entity for similar
machines is 40%. What is the depreciation expense for the first year, if the depreciation policy
adopted is straight-line, declining-balance or sum-of-digits method, respectively?
A. $10 000; $20 000; $16 000
B. $10 000; $25 000; $20 000
C. $12 500; $20 000; $16 000
D. $12 500; $25 000; $20 000
Chapter - Chapter 05 #56
Ditty: Hara
Section’ 5.03 Method of cost apportionment
Pursuant to AASB 116, what is the carrying amount of an asset?
A. cost less accumulated depreciation
B, cost or revalued amount less the accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses
C. revalued amount less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses
D. cost or revalued amount less the accumulated depreciation
Chapter - Chapter 05251
Ditty: Medurn
Section’ 5.07 Land and buildings52.
The company has a depreciable asset with a purchase price of $500 000 and an estimated
residual of $20 000. The company estimates that the asset will generate future economic
benefits for the next 10 years. You are not sure about what depreciation method to adopt but
would like to be aware of the effect of using different depreciation methods. Which of the
following is correct with respect depreciation expense for Year 1?
A, Straight
Reducing balance
[Sum-of digits
Lowest
[Second highest
Highest
Straight line
Reducing balance
[Sum-of digits
Second highest
Highest
Lowest
Straight
ne
lo
Reducing balance
[Sum-of digits
Lowest
Highest
[Second highest
p, Straightline
Reducing balance
Sum-of-digits
Highest
[Second highest
Lowest
Chapter ~ Chapter 08 #5253.
A company recently replaced a significant part of equipment carried at cost. Which action
would be consistent with AASB 116?
A. include cost of replacement part in the asset's carrying amount without regard for the
carrying amount of the part replaced
8. revalue the carrying amount of equipment before recognising the replacement part
purchased
G. derecognise the carrying amount of the part replaced and include cost of replacement part
in the asset's carrying amount
D. recognise the cost of replacement part as expense as the cost is a material amount
Chapter - Chapter 5 453
ical Median
Section: §.04 Depreciation of separate components
Seaton: §.09 Dspostion ofa depreciable asset54. The company recently acquired factory equipment. Which of the following costs should be
included in the depreciable amount of the equipment?
Ig
Stafftraining to | Installation | Equipment modifications | Purchase
operate equipment costs before it was ready for use price
Yes Yes No Yes
Staff training to | Installation | Equipment modifications | Purchase
operate equipment costs before it was ready for use price
No Yes Yes Yes
Staff training to | Installation | Equipment modifications | Purchase
operate equipment| costs before it was ready for use price
No Yes No Yes
Staff training to | Installation | Equipment modifications | Purchase
operate equipment costs before it was ready for use price
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Section: 5.01 Deprecshle
chapter Chapter 05 #54
1 (base) ofan
Section: 5.05 When to start depreciating an55.
A company recently ordered a piece of machinery from Germany to be used to manufacture a
new product. Which of the following are generally included as cost of an item of property, plant
and equipment in accordance with AASB 116?
Share of fixed overhead
Cost of marketing
Purchase price | Import duties ae the new product
Yes Yes No No
Purchase price | Import duties | 5"? of ied overhead | Cost of marketing
costs the new product,
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Purchase price | Import duties | Share of ixed overhead | Cost of marketing
costs the new product,
Yes Yes No No
Purchase price | Import duties | Share of ixed overhead | Cost of marketing
costs the new product,
Yes No Yes Yes
Chapter - Chapter 05 #55
Ditty: Medurn
Seaton
1 Depreciable amount (base ofan asset
Section: 5.05 When to start depreciating an asset56,
57.
Swans Ltd constructed a building on a property already owned by the football club. Which of
the following items should be included in determining the depreciable amount of the building?
A. architect's fees
8. interest during construction
C. promotional expense
D. architect's fees and interest during construction
Chapter ~ Chapter 05 #56
Ditty: Easy
Section: § 01 Deprecsble amount (base) ofan aset
Crows Ltd purchased a photocopier on 1 July 2012 for $30 000. It was estimated that it would
have a useful life of 3 years and produce 5 000 000 copies over its life. The asset's residual value
is estimated at $3000. Other similar assets are depreciated on a reducing balance method is at
40% rate. Which of the following statement is correct for year ending 30 June 2013?
A Ifthe straight-line method is used, depreciation expense is $10 000.
8. Ifthe reducing balance method is used, depreciation expense is $10 800.
C. Ifthe sum of digits method is used, depreciation expense is $13 500.
D. Ifthe reducing balance method is used, depreciation expense is $10 800 and if the sum of
digits method is used, depreciation expense is $13 500.
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59.
60,
In accordance with AASB 116, the residual value and useful life of an asset shall be reviewed:
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every 3 years.
B, at least at the end of each annual reporting period
C. as determined by the company directors.
D. as and when required.
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In accordance with AASB 116 the depreciation method applied to an asset shall be reviewed:
A. as determined by the company directors
B. every 3 years.
at least at the end of each annual reporting period
as and when required
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Which depreciation policy is likely to reduce debt-to-equity ratio?
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sum-of-digits
B, straight-line rate
C. declining-balance
D. sum-of-digits or declining-balance
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Anon-current asset, for example, a building, has the following information available for
valuation at balance date
Depreciable amount $50 000
Accumulated depreciation $10 000
Residual value $5 000
Recoverable amount $35 000
Value in use $80 000
Which amount should be the carrying amount of this asset at balance date?
A. $5000
B. $35 000
C $40 000
D. $80 000
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Which of the following statements is applicable to the declining-balance method of
depreciation?
A. The expense is constant for the useful life of the asset.
8. The process is complex because you need to know the carrying amount, residual value and
estimated useful life of the asset.
C. A company subject to political costs is more likely to select this depreciation method.
D
‘Assumes that the consumption of the asset is a function of time.
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Which of the following statement is applicable to the straight-line method of depreciation?
A. The expense is variable for the useful life of the asset.
The process is complex because you need to know the carrying amount, residual value and
estimated useful life of the asset.
A
A company subject to political costs is more likely to select this depreciation method.
). Assumes that the consumption of the asset is uniform over its expected useful life.
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On 1 January, Broncos Ltd paid $20 million for a tract of land with a building, The building was
in abad condition and had to be refurbished for another $2 000 000. The adjacent vacant land
is valued at $15 000 000. t is expected that the building will be in use for at 20 years. What is
the depreciation expense for the first year?
A. $100 000
B. $250 000
C. $350 000
D. $1100 000
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66.
When an asset has a defined life, and it is expected that it will be used uniformly, which
depreciation policy is likely to be used?
A, sum-of-digits
B, straight-line rate
C. declining-balance
D. sum-of-digits or declining-balance
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The depreciable amount of any addition or extension to an existing depreciable asset that
becomes an integral part of that asset must be allocated over:
A. the life of the asset.
8, the expected residual amount.
the remaining useful life of the asset.
D. the cost of the asset.
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68,
69,
Using a ‘net basis' means that the proceeds from the disposal of a depreciable asset should not
be separately treated as:
A. revenue.
B. gain.
C income.
D. loss.
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Information is material if it has the potential, individually or collectively, to influence economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of financial statements through:
A. non-disclosure.
B. omission.
C. misstatement.
D. all of the given answers.
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Ifa company finds out years later that the expected pattern of consumption of future economic
benefits of an asset had changed, how must a company deal with this accounting issue?
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70. Explain why the combined cost of acquiring land and building is required to be apportioned to
each specific asset and accounted for separately as per AASB 116? What aspects of this
provision is presumed inconsistent with the manager's view under Positive Accounting Theory?
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Section’ 5.10 Contractual implications of buldng deprecation
71. In accordance with AASB 116, how should a company treat additions, major repairs and
improvements and replacements?
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72. How are gains or losses on sale of depreciable assets accounted for in accordance with AASB
118 Revenue?
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for non-current assets.
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74. Depreciation is intended to track the asset's declining value. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement. Discuss.
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75. Discuss the criticisms on depreciation of non-current assets under the historical cost of
accounting in periods of rising prices.
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Section: 5.11 Depreciation ass process of allocating the cost ofan asset over ts useful ite further considerations76. Managers often argue that property values appreciate and therefore depreciation is irrelevant.
Discuss the contractual implications of building depreciation to debt covenants in place
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77. Discuss how the useful life of a depreciable asset is determined.
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