Once the estimated depreciation expense for an asset is calculated: Multiple Choice It may be revised to reflect changes in the asset's estimated salvage value or useful life. The estimate itself cannot be changed; however, new information should be disclosed in financial statement footnotes It can be changed only if U.S. tax law changes.

Once the estimated depreciation expense for an asset is calculated: Multiple Choice It may be revised to reflect changes in the asset's estimated salvage value or useful life. The estimate itself cannot be changed; however, new information should be disclosed in financial statement footnotes It can be changed only if U.S. tax law changes.

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Chapter13: Property Transactions: Determination Of Gain Or Loss, Basis Considerations, And Nonta Xable Exchanges

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Which one of the following statements is not true regarding depreciation? a. It is a systematic, rational method of allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life b. It attempts to match the costs of acquiring an asset to the benefits to bederived from the asset c. It does not attempt to measure the value of the asset d. It provides funds for the replacement of the asset through tax savings over the asset's life
Which of the following statements related to long-lived assets is true? Depreciation is calculated the same for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. If a company changes a depreciation estimate, it does not require a prior period adjustment. Depreciation is the process to value an asset at its fair market value. There is only one test to record an asset's impairment.
Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about long-term asset impairment? A. Under U.S. GAAP, an asset that has been written down because of impairment can be written back up if it increases in value in the future. B. An asset is impaired if the net book value is less than the expected future cash flows. C. If an asset is impaired, the expected future cash flows will exceed the fair value of the asset. D. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the net book value and the fair value.
Which of the following refers to the similarity between the U.S. GAAP and IFRS regarding accounting for Long-Lived Assets? Depreciation is based on the fair value of assets. An impairment loss occurs if the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, defined as the higher of the asset’s fair value (less costs to sell) and its value in use, which is the discounted net cash flows. For the purposes of determination which expenses may be capitalized, Research and Development expenditures are treated differently. Intangible assets are acquired at amortized 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.
Explain what is meant by an accelerated depreciationmethod. Are accelerated methods more widely used infinancial statements or in income tax returns? Explain.
With regards to depreciation, which of the following is not true? O Straight Line depreciation includes initial cost and salvage value in the depreciation calculation. In straight line depreciation, the depreciation life (n) is set based on the MACRS property class. MACRS Depreciation method is the only method allowed for accounting and tax purposes. In MACRS depreciation, the salvage value is assumed to be zero. In straight line depreciation, the asset is depreciated down to a book value equal to the salvage value.
What costs are capitalized, or added to the asset account when acquiring property and equipment? A. Only the ticketed list price of the asset purchased. B. Any cost that is considered normal and necessary to get the asset into position and condition to be used. C. The lower of cost or net realizable value. D. Any of the above are allowed by U.S. GAAP as the cost to capitalize when acquiring property and equipment.
Which of the following statements are FALSE? a. MACRS is the only depreciation method approved by the IRS for computing income-tax liability and it is also the most commonly used method in the United States for financial reporting. b. MACRS stands for Modified Annuitized Cost Recovery System. c. MACRS-GDS is based on double declining balance switching to straightline depreciation. d. MACRS-ADS is based on straight-line depreciation.
The following statements relate to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment. Which statement is incorrect? A. the change in the expected pattern of consumption of economic benefits of a depreciation asset should be accounted for as a change in accounting policy and the effect is included in retained earnings. b. The change in the expected pattern of consumption of economic benefits of a depreciable asset should be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate and the effect is included in the determination of income or loss in the period of change and future periods. c The sum of unit method results in a charge based on the expected use or output of the asset D The useful life of an Item of property, plant and equipment should be reviewed periodically and it expectations are significantly different from previous estimates the depreciation charge for the current and future periods should be adjusted
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