Applying the Asset Recognition Criteria,which of the Following Accounting Treatments

question 20

Multiple Choice

Applying the asset recognition criteria,which of the following accounting treatments are incorrect?

• A) Transfer duties were included in the cost of acquisition of the photocopier.
• B) Monthly servicing of the photocopier was capitalised.
• C) Monthly servicing of the photocopier was expensed.
• D) Replacement of a minor component part of the photocopier was expensed.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Purchased

The total cost incurred by a company to acquire goods or raw materials for production, including any additional expenses directly related to the purchase.

Beginning Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the start of an accounting period, used for calculating cost of goods sold.

Average-Cost Method

An inventory costing method where the cost of goods sold and ending inventory are calculated using the average cost of all units available for sale during the period.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods and products held by a business for the purpose of resale to customers, forming a key current asset on the balance sheet.