Question

Switzer, Inc. has 8 computers which have been part of the inventory for over two years. Each computer cost $600 and originally retailed for $900. At the statement date, each computer has a current replacement cost of $400. What value should Switzer, Inc., have for the computers at the end of the year?

Answer 1

Switzer Inc. should give the value of the computers at what they are currently worth to replace. After the two years, they now cost $400 to replace them so the value Switzer Inc. should place on their year end report is $400 due to that being the cost to replace in current day.