Question

Indicate which of the following costs should be expensed when incurred. (a) $13,000 paid to rearrange and reinstall machinery. select an option (b) $200,000 paid for addition to building. select an option (c) $200 paid for tune-up and oil change on delivery truck. select an option (d) $7,000 paid to replace a wooden floor with a concrete floor. select an option (e) $2,000 paid for a major overhaul on a truck, which extends the useful life.

Answer 1

Answer:

A,B,D,E are cost which should NOT be expensed when incurred. While C is a cost which should BE expensed when incurred.

Explanation:

(a) $13,000 paid to rearrange and reinstall machinery. select an option. NO

(b) $200,000 paid for addition to building. select an option. NO

(c) $200 paid for tune-up and oil change on delivery truck. select an option. YES

(d) $7,000 paid to replace a wooden floor with a concrete floor. select an option. NO

(e) $2,000 paid for a major overhaul on a truck, which extends the useful life. NO

Therefore A,B,D,E are cost which should NOT be expensed when incurred. While C is a cost which should BE expensed when incurred.