EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.26P

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Introduction: The assets category in the balance sheet comprises of current assets, property, plant and equipment, etc. Property, plant and equipment is also referred to as plant assets which are long term assets as such assets are expected to last for more than a year. Plant assets are tangible assets which can be seen and touched and help the business in utilizing the other available resources.

To describe: The general characteristics of assets that should normally be classified as “Property, plant and equipment”. The assertions that are used to examine “Property, plant and equipment”.

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To determine

Introduction: The assets category in the balance sheet comprises of current assets, property, plant and equipment, etc. Property, plant and equipment is also referred to as plant assets which are long term assets as such assets are expected to last for more than a year. Plant assets are tangible assets which can be seen and touched and help the business in utilizing the other available resources.

To explain: The items mentioned in the question need reclassification or not.

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