Question 1

All property, plant, and equipment assets are depreciated over time.

Accepted Answer

Not all property, plant, and equipment (PPE) assets are depreciated; land is a common example of a PPE asset that is not depreciated because it does not typically lose value over time.

Question 2

An estimate of the amount which an asset can be sold at the end of its useful life is called residual value.

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The definition of residual value is the estimated amount that an asset is expected to be worth at the end of its useful life when it is sold.

Question 3

The amount of depreciation expense for a fixed asset costing $95,000, with an estimated residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of 5 years or 20,000 operating hours, is $21,375 by the units-of-production method during a period when the asset was used for 4,500 hours.

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Question 4

Residual value is incorporated in the initial calculations for double-declining-balance depreciation.

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Residual value, also known as salvage value or scrap value, is taken into account in the calculation of double-declining-balance depreciation. It is subtracted from the asset's initial cost before the calculation is performed.

Question 5

The normal balance of the accumulated depreciation account is debit.

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Question 6

The amount of the depreciation expense for the second full year of use of a fixed asset costing $100,000, with an estimated residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of 4 years, is $25,000 by the declining-balance method at twice the straight-line rate.

Accepted Answer

The declining-balance method at twice the straight-line rate means that the asset will be depreciated at a rate that is twice the straight-line rate, which is calculated as follows:

Straight-line rate = (100% - Residual Value%) / Useful Life 
Straight-line rate = (100% - 5%) / 4 = 23.75%

Twice the straight-line rate = 2 x 23.75% = 47.5%

The depreciation expense for the first year of use would be calculated as follows:

Depreciation base = Cost - Residual Value 
Depreciation base = $100,000 - $5,000 = $95,000

Depreciation expense year 1 = Depreciation base x Twice the straight-line rate 
Depreciation expense year 1 = $95,000 x 47.5% = $45,125

For the second year of use, the remaining Depreciation base would be $49,875 ($95,000 - $45,125). Therefore, the depreciation expense for the second full year of use would be:

Depreciation expense year 2 = Remaining depreciation base x Twice the straight-line rate 
Depreciation expense year 2 = $49,875 x 47.5% = $23,656.25

Rounding this answer to the nearest dollar gives us a depreciation expense of $23,656 for the second full year of use, which is less than the given amount of $25,000. However, this may be due to differences in rounding or calculation methods. Overall, the statement is true that the declining-balance method at twice the straight-line rate would result in a greater depreciation expense in the earlier years of the asset's life, compared to the straight-line method.

Question 7

It is necessary for a company to use the same depreciation method for all of its depreciable assets.

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A company can use different depreciation methods for different types of assets based on their expected useful lives, salvage values, and other factors. It is important, however, that the company discloses the depreciation methods used in its financial statements and consistently applies them from period to period.

Question 8

When minor errors occur in the estimates used in the determination of depreciation, the amounts recorded for depreciation expense in the past should be corrected.

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Minor errors in estimates used in determining depreciation do not require the correction of past depreciation expenses unless they are material and have a significant impact on financial statements. Instead, the correction should be made prospectively in future periods.

Question 9

For income tax purposes most companies use an accelerated deprecation method called double declining balance.

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Question 10

The amount of depreciation expense for the first full year of use of a fixed asset costing $95,000, with an estimated residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of 5 years, is $19,000 by the straight-line method.

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Question 11

The double-declining-balance method is an accelerated depreciation method.

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The double-declining-balance method is an accelerated depreciation method which allows for a higher depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's life and lower expenses in the later years.

Question 12

The depreciable cost of a building is the same as its acquisition cost.

Accepted Answer

The depreciable cost of a building is the acquisition cost minus any salvage value, and it may also be adjusted for any improvements or renovations made to the building. Therefore, it is not always the same as the acquisition cost.

Question 13

The book value of a fixed asset reported on the balance sheet represents its market value on that date.

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The book value of a fixed asset reported on the balance sheet represents its historical cost (original cost minus accumulated depreciation) and may not reflect its current market value.

Question 14

When depreciation estimates are revised, all years of the asset's life are affected.

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When depreciation estimates are revised, it affects the depreciation expense calculation from the point of revision forward, not the years that have already passed.

Question 15

Once the useful life of a depreciable asset has been estimated and the amount to be depreciated each year has been determined, the amounts can be changed.

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Question 16

Assets may be grouped according to common traits and depreciated by using a single composite rate.

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This statement is true. Assets with similar traits may be combined and depreciated using a single composite rate. This simplifies the depreciation process and allows for easier tracking of asset groups.

Question 17

It is necessary for a company to use the same depreciation method for financial statements and for determining income taxes.

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Question 18

The double declining balance depreciation method calculates depreciation each year by taking twice the straight line rate times the book value of the asset at the beginning of each year.

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This is the correct definition of the double declining balance depreciation method.

Question 19

The units of production depreciation method provides a good match of expenses against revenue.

Accepted Answer

The units of production depreciation method allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces or how much it is used. This method provides a more accurate matching of expenses with revenue because it reflects the actual usage of the asset. As the number of units produced or the usage of the asset increases, the depreciation expense also increases, resulting in a better match of expenses with revenue. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 20

As a company records depreciation expense for a period of time a corresponding cash inflow from investing activities is reported on the statement of cash flows.

Accepted Answer

Depreciation is a non-cash expense and does not result in a cash inflow from investing activities. Instead, the cash inflow from investing activities would come from the sale or purchase of fixed assets.

Quiz 9: Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets