Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259722660
Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.3BYP
Judgment Case 11–3
Straight-line method; composite depreciation
• LO11–1, LO11–2
Portland Co. uses the straight-line depreciation method for depreciable assets. All assets are
Required:
1. What factors should have influenced Portland’s selection of the straight-line depreciation method?
2. a. What benefits should derive from using the composite method rather than the individual basis for manufacturing machinery?
b. How should Portland have calculated the manufacturing machinery’s annual depreciation in its first year of operation?
(AICPA adapted)
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Which of the following statements is false regarding intangible assets?
O a. Intangibles with an indefinite life are not subject to amortization.
O b.Purchased intangibles are recorded as assets for the amount paid to acquire them.
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The asset to be depreciated should be among the assets of the enterprise.
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