On January 2, 2020, ABC Co. purchased a machine on credit terms 2/10, n/30. The invoice price was P40,000. Additional costs incurred in connection with the machine are as follows: Transportation-in: P1,200 Installation cost: P700 Testing costs prior to regular operation: P550 If the invoice is paid February 1, the acquisition cost of the machine must be * P41,650 P41,100 P40,400 P39,200 answer not given
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
On January 2, 2020, ABC Co. purchased a machine on credit terms 2/10, n/30. The invoice price was P40,000. Additional costs incurred in connection with the machine are as follows: Transportation-in: P1,200 Installation cost: P700 Testing costs prior to regular operation: P550 If the invoice is paid February 1, the acquisition cost of the machine must be *
P41,650
P41,100
P40,400
P39,200
answer not given
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