Xavier Corp Capitalized Exploration and Evaluation Costs of $470,000

question 52

Essay

Xavier Corp capitalized exploration and evaluation costs of $470,000. A further $1,357,000 was spent on tangible property, plant, and equipment to develop an oil well. Reserves at the beginning of the year were 480,000 barrels. During the year, the Corp produced 57,600 barrels of oil.
Calculate the amounts for depletion and depreciation.

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