Financial Accounting
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.15E
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Compute the amount of property and equipment that Company U wrote off as impaired during the year.
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In a recent 10-K report, United Presents Service states it “is the world’s largest package delivery company, a leader in the U.S. less-than-truckload industry, and the premier provider of global supply chain management solutions.” The following note and data were reported:
NOTE 1—SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Property, Plant and Equipment
We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable based on the undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down to fair value is recorded. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows, or external appraisals, as appropriate.
Dollars in Millions
Cost of property and equipment (beginning of year)
$ 54,728
Cost of property and equipment (end of year)
59,787
Capital expenditures during the year
6,580
Accumulated depreciation (beginning of year)
28,072…
In a recent 10-K report, United Presents Service states it “is the world’s largest package delivery company, a leader in the U.S. less-than-truckload industry, and the premier provider of global supply chain management solutions.” The following note and data were reported:
NOTE 1—SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Property, Plant and Equipment
We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable based on the undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down to fair value is recorded. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows, or external appraisals, as appropriate.
Dollars in Millions
Cost of property and equipment (beginning of year)
$ 54,524
Cost of property and equipment (end of year)
59,736
Capital expenditures during the year
6,410
Accumulated depreciation (beginning of year)
27,936…
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Financial Accounting
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