Indigo Company Acquires a New Machine (5-Year MACRS Property) on February

question 61

Multiple Choice

Indigo Company acquires a new machine (5-year MACRS property) on February 2, 2018 at a cost of $100,000. On November 18, 2018, Indigo also acquires office equipment (7-year MACRS property) at a cost of $50,000. Indigo does not make a § 179 expense election and chooses not to take additional first-year depreciation. What is Indigo's total MACRS deduction for 2018?

• A) $27,145.
• B) $30,000.
• C) $36,785.
• D) $150,000.
• E) None of the above.

Determine the investment turnover and understand its implications for business performance.

Calculate and interpret profit margin for divisions or companies.

Identify the responsibilities and performance measures of investment centers.

Apply concepts of residual income in evaluating business performance.

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Definitions:

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