A Company Is Considering a 5-Year Project with an Initial

question 17

Multiple Choice

A company is considering a 5-year project with an initial investment of $90,000.Cash inflows will be $30,000 for the first two years and $25,000 for the next 3 years.If the company's required rate of return is 12%, determine its discounted payback.

• A)3.40 years
• B)3.60 years
• C)3.80 years
• D)4.00 years

Understand the distinction between investments accounted for using the equity method and those accounted under FVTPL and FVTOCI.

Apply the cost method for investments without significant influence.

Identify the journal entries for buying, selling, and holding investments under different accounting standards (IFRS, ASPE).

Calculate and record gains or losses on the sale of equity investments.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Journal Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditures to the correct period, ensuring the financial statements reflect accurate and up-to-date information.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired.

Depreciation Expense

Spreading the expense of a tangible asset over the period it's expected to be used.

Income Statement

A financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, providing insight into its operating performance.