Question

The capitalized cost of any investment may be determined using the equation P = A/i where P is the capitalized cost, A is the annual amount and i is the interest rate. True False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation: The matching principle is used to compute capitalized costs by companies and it records expenses in the same period as the related revenues by matching the cost of an asset to the time periods in which it is used, and is therefore generating revenue.

Capitalized cost is also given as the present worth of cash flows which go on for an infinite period of time. In other words, the worth of cash flows does not leave the company when items are purchased. This is because the monetary value  is retained in the form of a fixed or intangible asset.

The capitalized cost of any investment can be determined using the equation, P = A/i.  Where P is the capitalized cost, A is the annual amount and i is the interest rate.