Answer:
132,000$ will be recorded by west as amortization expense for the year.
Explanation:
Depreciation/amortization is systematic allocation of cost of asset over its useful life. In this case asset cost is not given so we assume that PV of lease payment is equal to market value (660,000 dollars) of asset.
In case of leased asset the useful life taken for calculation of depreciation is lower of 1) Useful life 2) Lease term as per applicable accounting standards.
So we have taken 5 years to charge depreciation on Straight line method.
Hence by dividing 660000 by five we get our answer.
Answer and Explanation:
Inventory is an asset and is posted on the asset side of the balance sheet. As per accounting standards regarding inventory valuation, it can be either valued at historical cost or at market price, whichever is lower.
Historical cost is the cost at which asset was acquired. Market price is the price which would be received if the asset is replaced as on the date on which balance sheet is prepared. Inventory is valued at lower of the above mentioned costs.
Answer:
12.75 %
Explanation:
Cost of Capital is calculated on a Weighted Average basis. This is because there is a Pooling of Funds when it comes to financing projects. So Cost of Capital is the Return that is Required by providers of Long Term source of finance.
Cost of Capital = E/V × Ke + D/V × Kd
Where,
E/V = Market Weight of Equity
= 0.55
Ke = Cost of Equity
= 15%
D/E = Market Weight of Debt
= 0.45
Kd = Cost of Debt
= 10%
Therefore,
Cost of Capital = 0.55 × 15% + 0.45 × 10%
= 12.75 %
Answer:
Dr Payroll Tax Expense: $2,321
Cr FICA- Social security taxes payable $1,054
Cr FICA- Medicare taxes payable $247
Cr SUTA-State unemployment taxes payable $918
Cr FUTA- Federal unemployment taxes payable $102
Explanation:
Preparation of the March 31 journal entry to record the March payroll taxes expense
March 31
Dr Payroll Tax Expense: $2,321
($1,054+$247+$918+$102)
Cr FICA- Social security taxes payable $1,054
[($1,700*10)*6.2%]
Cr FICA- Medicare taxes payable $247
[($1,700*10)*1.45%]
Cr SUTA-State unemployment taxes payable $918
[($1,700*10)*5.4%]
Cr FUTA- Federal unemployment taxes payable $102
[($1,700*10)*0.6%]
(To record payroll taxes expense)
Answer:
A
Explanation:
The list contains more weaknesses than strengths
The list of weaknesses are:
Excess manufacturing capacity relative to market; If you are producing more than you are selling then its a weakness
Large inventories; that dont sell its a weakness
Lack of management depth; means that management does not have a proper foundation
Management turnover; if you keep changing management it will affect the company as skilled workers will be leaving
The list of strengths are:
Cost advantages; cost advantage against your competitors is an added strength
Market leadership; having a large market share is equally an advantage
