The Asset Section of the January 1, 20X9, Balance Sheet

question 32

Multiple Choice

The asset section of the January 1, 20X9, balance sheet of Big Valley Company includes a machine which was acquired on January 1, 20X5. The machine's original cost was $500,000, and the estimated life was determined to be 10 years. The estimated residual value was zero, and the straight- line method of depreciation was chosen. The book value of the machine as of January 1, 20X9, is:

• A) $450,000
• B) $300,000
• C) $500,000
• D) $250,000

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

This rate is calculated before a period begins and is used to allocate overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity base.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, representing the fundamental profitability of the goods or services sold.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and salaries of production managers, not directly attributable to a specific product.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes items that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed.