Colby Motors Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar

question 35

Essay

Colby Motors uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. In December of last year, Colby acquired auto repair equipment. As part of the acquisition, Colby purchased a warranty agreement that requires the seller of the equipment to provide repairs on the equipment for three years. Colby paid the cost of the warranty, $15,000, in January of this year. What can Colby deduct for the cost of the warranty on the tax return for last year?

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of materials and labor.

T-Account

A visual representation of a ledger account that helps in understanding the effects of transactions on each account.

Raw Materials

The basic, unprocessed materials required in the manufacture of goods, often transformed through the production process.

Job-Order Costing

A costing method used to allocate costs to specific jobs or orders, tracking the expenses associated with each job individually.