Accounting Which statement is false? Accounting for asset retirement obligations (ARO) apply to both Full Cost and Successful Efforts companies. Asset retirement costs (ARC) are capitalized as part of a related long- lived asset. ARC is subject to amortization. ARC is allocated to expense over the useful life of the asset. All of the above are true.

Accounting Which statement is false? Accounting for asset retirement obligations (ARO) apply to both Full Cost and Successful Efforts companies. Asset retirement costs (ARC) are capitalized as part of a related long- lived asset. ARC is subject to amortization. ARC is allocated to expense over the useful life of the asset. All of the above are true.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter11: Long-term Assets

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4MC: Which of the following statements about capitalizing costs is correct? A. Capitalizing costs refers...

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If the cash amount paid to satisfy the “Asset Retirement Obligation” (ARO) account balance is greater than the ARO balance, which of the following is true? A gain should be recorded A loss should be recorded Neither a gain nor a loss should be recorded
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Which of the following statements about capitalizing costs is correct?A. Capitalizing costs refers to the process of converting assets to expenses.B. Only the purchase price of the asset is capitalized.C. Capitalizing a cost means to record it as an asset.D. Capitalizing costs results in an immediate decrease in net income.
For some of the fixed assets of a business, the balance in Accumulated Depreciation is equal to the cost of the asset. (a) Is it permissible torecord additional depreciation on the assets if they are still useful to the business? Explain. (b) When should an entry be made to remove thecost and the accumulated depreciation from the accounts?
What is the purpose of charging depreciation in financial statements? A To allocate the cost of a non-current asset over the accounting periods expected to benefit from its use B To ensure that funds are available for the eventual replacement of the asset C To reduce the cost of the asset in the statement of financial position to its estimated market value D To account for the ‘wearing-out’ of the asset over its life
Which of the following statements is false? A For tax purposes, companies can use the MACRS depreciation method. B When you change a depreciation estimate, such as salvage value, you need to make an adjustment to retained earnings. C If the expected future cash flow is less than the carrying amount, the asset is considered impaired. D If an impairment loss is recorded, depreciation must be recalculated since the book value changed.
Which one of the following statements is true? a. Financial statement readers cannot determine whether the depreciation method used by a company is appropriate. b. Financial statement readers can determine the useful lives of assets depreciated during the reported period. c. Financial statement readers cannot determine the depreciation expense for the reported period d. Financial statement readers can accurately estimate the effect an alternative depreciation method would have on income.
A company wishes to report the highest earnings possibleaccording to GAAP. Therefore, when calculating depreciation for financial reporting purposes,a. It will follow the MACRS depreciation rates prescribedby the IRS.b. It will estimate the shortest lives possible for itsassets.c. It will estimate the longest lives possible for its assets.d. It will estimate lower residual values for its assets.
Which of the following statements is not correct? Multiple Choice The cost less the salvage value equals the depreciable base of a long-term asset. Uncollectible Accounts Expense is a contra asset account. If a firm records prepaid expense items in an expense account when they pay for them, their adjustment at the end of the period to record the unexpired portion would include a debit to an asset account and a credit to an expense account. Each adjustment for an accrued expense includes a credit to a liability account.
Which of the following is correct about "Cost", "Expense", and "Loss" concepts? Select one: a. Expense is defined as reduction in firm's equity, other than from withdrawals of capital for which no compensating value has been received. b. Cost is the total of expense and loss. c. Expense is defined as an expired cost resulting from a productive usage of an asset. d. Loss is defined as an expired cost resulting from a productive usage of a non-current asset.
Under the historical accounting system, depreciation is calculated on the original cost of fixed assets with the result that only an amount equivalent to the original cost of the fixed assets is available for its replacement when its life is over. This results in which of the following problem? a. Mixing up of the holding gains and operating gains b. Fixed assets values are unrealistic c. Return on capital employed misleading d. Insufficient provision of depreciation
Which of the following statements is false? A For tax purposes, companies can use the MACRS depreciation method. B When you change a depreciation estimate, such as salvage value, you need to make an adjustment to retained earnings. C If the expected future cash flow is less than the carrying amount, the asset is considered impaired. D If an impairment loss is recorded, depreciation must be recalculated since the book value changed. The answer A is wrong