Wilson Owned Equipment with an Estimated Life of 10 Years

question 8

Multiple Choice

Wilson owned equipment with an estimated life of 10 years when it was acquired for an original cost of $80,000. The equipment had a book value of $50,000 at January 1, 2012. On January 1, 2012, Wilson realized that the useful life of the equipment was longer than originally anticipated, at ten remaining years. On April 1, 2012 Simon Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Wilson Company, bought the equipment from Wilson for $68,250 and for depreciation purposes used the estimated remaining life as of that date. The following data are available pertaining to Simon's income and dividends: $\begin{array}{lrrr}&2012&2013&2014\\\text { Net income } & \$ 100,000 & \$ 120,000 & \$ 130,000 \\\text { Dividends } & 40,000 & 50,000 & 60,000\end{array}$ Compute the amortization of gain through a depreciation adjustment for 2014 for consolidation purposes.

• A)$1,925.
• B)$1,825.
• C)$2,000.
• D)$1,500.
• E)$7,000.

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Definitions:

Compound Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan.

Future Value

The estimated amount of money an investment is expected to be worth at the end of a specified period, accounting for interest or capital gains.

Compounded Semiannually

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to compound growth.

Total Amount

The complete sum or quantity, including all parts, elements, or aspects of something.