For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Category

question 99

Essay

For each of the following, identify in column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in column 2 the normal balance for the account, in column 3 the financial statement that the account in which the account balance is reported, and in column 4 the account's nature (permanent/temporary).
- $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column } 1 & \text { Column } 2 & \text { Column } 3 & \text { Column } 4 \\\hline \text { Loss on disposal } & & & & \\\text { of plant asset } & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Cost Method

A method of accounting for investments where the investment is recorded at cost and only dividend income is recognized.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill, indicating that the acquired company is not performing as expected.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Bond Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond when issued, which represents the annual interest payment divided by the bond's face value.