Question

The LeMond Corporation just purchased a new production line. Assume that the firm planned to depreciate the equipment over 5 years on a straight-line basis, but Congress then passed a provision that requires the company to depreciate the equipment on a straight-line basis over 7 years. Other things held constant, which of the following will occur as a result of this Congressional action? Assume that the company uses the same depreciation method for tax and stockholder reporting purposes.a. LeMond's tax liability for the year will be lower.b. LeMond's taxable income will be lower.c. LeMond's net fixed assets as shown on the balance sheet will be higher at the end of the year.d. LeMond's cash position will improve (increase).e. LeMond's reported net income after taxes for the year will be lower.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. LeMond's net fixed assets as shown on the balance sheet will be higher at the end of the year.

Explanation:

Provided information,

There is a purchase of new production line. On which the company plans to charge depreciation as per straight line method for 5 years. As per the recent amendment the company has to charge depreciation fr 7 years under straight line method.

Thus, depreciation per year will be decreased.

As depreciation is an expense which is going to decrease with increase in duration, therefore, income will increase and accordingly taxes will increase.

Also the net balance of fixed assets will be higher, as depreciation is less.

Therefore, correct statement is

c. LeMond's net fixed assets as shown on the balance sheet will be higher at the end of the year.