On 31 December 2017, a New Motor Vehicle with a Useful

question 70

Multiple Choice

On 31 December 2017, a new motor vehicle with a useful life of five years and an estimated residual value of $5,000 was purchased by a business at a cost of $35,000. The amount of depreciation expense charged for the six months ended 30 June 2018, using the straight-line method, is:

• A)nil.
• B)$3,000.
• C)$25,000.
• D)$4,000.

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Definitions:

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock in the corporate charter, not necessarily related to its market value.

Acquisition Method

The accounting method used in consolidating the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries, wherein the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the acquisition date.

Business Combination

A transaction or other event in which an acquirer gains control over one or more businesses.

Net Assets

The total assets of a company minus its total liabilities, representing the company's equity value.