Describe the acquisition cost of a plant asset.

Answer to Problem 1SSQ
The reasonable and necessary costs incurred to prepare the asset for its intended use.
Explanation of Solution
Acquisition Cost:
Acquisition cost is the total cost (any cash expensed to prepare the asset for its intended use) of the asset incurred to obtain an asset. Acquisition cost is also called as historical cost or original cost.
Plant Assets:
Plant assets are the long-term assets used by the company, which have physical existence, and can be seen, touched and felt. Some of the examples of the plant assets include equipment, buildings, furniture and fixtures, plant, property, and land.
From the above explanation it is clear that option (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect, only option (c) is correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is option c.
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