A Retail Store with Zero Net Working Capital Has

question 14

Multiple Choice

A retail store with zero net working capital has:

• A) no cash or marketable securities.
• B) insufficient inventory.
• C) no current debt.
• D) a quick ratio that is less than 1.

Recognize the importance of matching the depreciation method with the asset's use and its contribution to revenue over its useful life.

Calculate the total cost of acquiring plant assets, including additional expenses.

Distinguish between the costs that are capitalized and those that are expensed when incurred.

Know the components and subdivisions of plant assets.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

Salvage value is the estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Incremental Borrowing Rate

This is the interest rate a company would have to pay if it borrows funds to finance a lease transaction, used in lease accounting to measure lease liabilities under accounting standards.

Implicit Rate

An interest rate implicit in the terms of a lease or other contract, representing the lessor's cost of capital or the lessee's incremental borrowing rate, not explicitly stated.

Leveraged Lease

A leasing arrangement in which the lessor uses borrowed funds to acquire the asset that is then leased out, allowing the lessor to benefit from tax advantages and leverage.