The Rupert Company Leased a Machine at the Beginning of 2010.The

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The Rupert Company leased a machine at the beginning of 2010.The machine, which had cost the lessor $85, 000, was properly capitalized by Rupert at $73, 734.84.A lease payment of $16, 563 is due at the end of each year.The expected life of the machine is seven years, and the term of the lease is five years.At the beginning of 2015, the machine will be returned to the lessor.Both Rupert and the lessor use the straight-line method of depreciation.What amount of depreciation expense should Rupert record in 2010 for the machine (round calculations up to the nearest dollar) ?

• A)$14, 600
• B)$14, 747
• C)$16, 563
• D)$17, 000

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An accounting entry made to correct, update, or complete financial records at the end of an accounting period.

Net Income

The total amount of profit earned by a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Accrued Expense

An accounting term for expenses that have been incurred but not yet paid, representing a company's obligation to make future payments.