A Factory Was Gutted by Fire and None of Its

question 18

Multiple Choice

A factory was gutted by fire and none of its machinery was salvaged. The machinery was underinsured. The closing balance of the undepreciated capital cost (UCC) account to which the machinery had belonged was $9,750,000 of which $1,113,500 represented the lost assets. The CCA rate on this asset class is 30%. On the year's income tax return, the company

• A) Can claim $3,704,450 to realize the full CCA on the lost assets
• B) Can claim $2,590,950
• C) Cannot use any portion of the $1,113,500 nor can it use it in the future as the assets no longer exist
• D) Can claim $2,925,000
• E) Cannot use any portion of the $1,113,500 until replacement assets have been purchased

Grasping the concepts and calculations related to annuities and present value, including the present value of an annuity and a single sum.

Identifying the differences and characteristics of operating leases and finance leases.

Recognizing the role and impact of the contract rate of interest and market rate on bond pricing.

Differentiating between secured and unsecured debt, and understanding the implications for companies and their credit standing.

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