Bering Rock Acquires a Granite Quarry at a Cost of $590,000,which

question 19

Multiple Choice

Bering Rock acquires a granite quarry at a cost of $590,000,which is estimated to contain 200,000 tons of granite and is expected to take 6 years to remove.Compute the depletion expense for the first year assuming 38,000 tons were removed and sold.

• A)$98,333.
• B)$93,158.
• C)$38,000.
• D)$12,881.
• E)$112,100.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

a way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flows from operating activities are reported rather than adjusting net income on an accrual basis.

Consolidation Process

The procedure of combining the financial statements of separate subsidiary entities into those of the parent company to present as one financial statement.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' claim on the company's assets.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.