A Company Purchased a Computer System on March 1, 2012

question 138

Multiple Choice

A company purchased a computer system on March 1, 2012. Its cost was $35,000 and it had an estimated residual value of $5,000. It was expected to have a useful life for four years. To the nearest dollar, the depreciation for 2012 using straight-line depreciation will be:

• A) $8,750.
• B) $7,500.
• C) $6,250.
• D) $5,625.
• E) $6,500.

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Definitions:

Quality Cost Report

A document detailing the costs associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work in a company.

Prevention Costs

Costs incurred to avoid or minimize the number of defects in products or services, typically including quality planning and training.

Appraisal Costs

Expenses associated with evaluating and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and compliance standards.

Internal Failure Costs

Internal Failure Costs are expenses incurred when a product fails to meet quality standards before it is shipped to customers, including scrap, rework, and downtime.