Kuo Corporation Uses the Following Assets in Its Business in 2013

question 95

Essay

Kuo Corporation uses the following assets in its business in 2013:
$$\begin{array} { l l c c c } \text { Asset } & \text { Date Purchased } & \text { Cost } & \text { MACRS Life } & \text { ADS Life } \\\text { Building } & 5 - 12 - 2008 & \$ 400,000 & 39 \mathrm { yr } & 40 \mathrm { yr } \\\text { Furniture } & 6 - 19 - 2011 & 15,000 & 7 \mathrm { yr } & 10 \mathrm { yr } \\\text { Equipment } & 6 - 15 - 2009 \text { (sold 9-9-13) } & 10,000 & 7 \mathrm { yr } & 10 \mathrm { yr } \\\text { Truck } & 7 - 1 - 2010 & 30,000 & 5 \mathrm { yr } & 5 \mathrm { yr } \\\text { Computer } & 12 - 24 - 2010 & 30,000 & 5 \mathrm { yr } & 5 \mathrm { yr }\end{array}$$
Assume Kuo Corporation does not utilize Sec 179 expense,has not disposed of any asset since 2001,elects out of bonus depreciation,and has never expensed an asset previously.The equipment was sold on 9-9-13 for $4,000.
What is Kuo's 2013 depreciation expense using MACRS and for ADS?
$\begin{array} { l }&\text {2013 MACRS }&\text {2013 ADS }\\\text {Building }&\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\\\text {Furniture }&\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\\\text { Equipment}&\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\\\text {Truck }&\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\\\text { Computer}&\_\_\_\_&\_\_\_\_\\\end{array}$

Identify the differences between traditional organizational designs and contemporary models like boundaryless, network, and virtual organizations.

Examine the role and significance of strategic alliances, supplier relationships, and project teams in organizational effectiveness.

Understand the advantages and potential disadvantages of using network structures in organizations.

Analyze the operational and strategic implications of employing various organizational structures to achieve business objectives.

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