Asset Retirement Obligation Tin Mines International Ltd. discovered a new iron ore deposit, the Grouse Mine, and began production on January 1, 2020. The province requires mining companies to return the land to its natural state at the end of mining activity. Tin Mines International estimates that it will operate the mine for 25 years, at which time it will cost $25,000,000 for the land restoration project. Tin Mines International uses an 8% discount rate, and follows ASPE. Instructions a) b) Record any obligation for land restoration at January 1, 2020. Record any entry required related to this obligation at December 31, 2020.

Asset Retirement Obligation Tin Mines International Ltd. discovered a new iron ore deposit, the Grouse Mine, and began production on January 1, 2020. The province requires mining companies to return the land to its natural state at the end of mining activity. Tin Mines International estimates that it will operate the mine for 25 years, at which time it will cost $25,000,000 for the land restoration project. Tin Mines International uses an 8% discount rate, and follows ASPE. Instructions a) b) Record any obligation for land restoration at January 1, 2020. Record any entry required related to this obligation at December 31, 2020.

Financial Accounting Intro Concepts Meth/Uses

14th Edition

ISBN:9781285595047

Author:Weil

Publisher:Weil

ChapterA: Appendix - Time Value Of Cash Flows: Compound Interest Concepts And Applications

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28E

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Depreciation Jensen Inc., a graphic arts studio, is considering the purchase of computer equipment and software for a total cost of $18,000. Jensen can pay for the equipment and software over three years at the rate of $6,000 per year. The equipment is expected to last 10 to 20 years, but because of changing technology, Jensen believes it may need to replace the system in as soon as three to five years. A three-year lease of similar equipment and software is available for $6,000 per year. Jensens accountant has asked you to recommend whether the company should purchase or lease the equipment and software and to suggest the length of time over which to depreciate the software and equipment if the company makes the purchase. Required Ignoring the effect of taxes, would you recommend the purchase or the lease? Why or why not? Referring to the definition of depreciation, what appropriate useful life should be used for the equipment and software?
Expenditures After Acquisition Roanoke Manufacturing placed a robotic arm on a large assembly machine on January 1, 2019. At that time, the assembly machine was expected to last another 3 years. The following information is available concerning the assembly machine. The robotic arm cost $225,000 and was expected to extend the useful life of the machine by 3 years. Therefore, the useful life of the assembly machine, after the arm replacement, is 6 years. The assembly machine is expected to have a residual value of $120,000 at the end of its useful life. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry necessary to record the addition of the robotic arm. 2. Compute 2019 depreciation expense for the machine using the straight-line method, and prepare the necessary journal entry. 3. What is the book value of the machine at the end of 2019? 4. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION What would have been the effect on the financial statements if Roanoke had expensed the addition of the robotic arm?
REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS St. Johns River Shipyards is considering the replacement of an 8-year-old riveting machine with a new one that will increase earnings from 24,000 to 46,000 per year. The new machine will cost 80,000, and it will have an estimated life of 8 years and no salvage value. The new riveting machine is eligible for 100% bonus depreciation at the time of purchase. The applicable corporate tax rate is 25%, and the firms WACC is 10%. The old machine has been fully depreciated and has no salvage value. Should the old riveting machine be replaced by the new one? Explain your answer.
Net present value method for a service company Coast-to-Coast Inc. is considering the purchase of an additional delivery vehicle for 70,000 on January 1, 20Y1. The truck is expected to have a five-year life with an expected residual value of 15,000 at the end of five years. The expected additional revenues from the added delivery capacity are anticipated to be 65,000 per year for each of the next five years. A driver will cost 40,000 in 20Y1, with an expected annual salary increase of 2,000 for each year thereafter. The annual operating costs for the truck are estimated to be 6,000 per year. a. Determine the expected annual net cash flows from the delivery truck investment for 20Y120Y5. b. Compute the net present value of the investment, assuming that the minimum desired rate of return is 12%. Use the present value table appearing in Exhibit 2 of this chapter. c. Is the additional truck a good investment based on your analysis? Explain.