Target Case
• LO11–2, LO11–8, LO11–9
Target Corporation prepares its financial statements according to U.S. GAAP. Target’s financial statements and disclosure notes for the year ended January 30, 2016, are available in Connect. This material is also available under the Investor Relations link at the company’s website (www.target.com).
Required:
1. Compare the property and equipment listed in the
2. Which depreciation method does Target use for property and equipment for financial reporting? Which depreciation method is used for tax purposes? Why might these methods be chosen?
3. How does Target record repairs and maintenance expense?
4. How does Target account for impairment of property and equipment? Were any impairments recorded for the year ended January 30, 2016? If so, what was the amount and what were the reasons for the impairments?
5. From Notes 15 and 16, what was the amount of intangible assets for the year ended January 30, 2016? Were any impairments related to intangible assets recorded for the year ended January 30, 2016? If so, what was the amount and what were the reasons for the impairments?
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