Grape Corporation Purchased a Machine in December of the Current

question 48

Multiple Choice

Grape Corporation purchased a machine in December of the current year. This was the only asset purchased during the current year. The machine was placed in service in January of the following year. No assets were purchased in the following year. Grape Corporation's cost recovery would begin:

• A) In the current year using a mid-quarter convention.
• B) In the current year using a half-year convention.
• C) In the following year using a mid-quarter convention.
• D) In the following year using a half-year convention.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Implied Contract

An agreement derived from the actions or circumstances of the parties involved, rather than explicit words.

Objective Theory Of Contracts

A theory under which the intent to form a contract will be judged by outward, objective facts as interpreted by a reasonable person, rather than by the party’s own secret, subjective intentions. Objective facts might include what a party said when entering into the contract, how a party acted or appeared, and the circumstances surrounding the transaction.

Express Contract

A contract in which the terms of the agreement are fully and explicitly stated in words, oral or written.

Express Contract

A legally-binding agreement in which the terms are explicitly stated by the parties involved either orally or in writing.