​An Asset (Not an Automobile) Put in Service in June

question 34

Multiple Choice

​An asset (not an automobile) put in service in June 2016 has a depreciable basis of $535,000, a recovery period of 5 years, and is the only asset placed in service during the year. Assuming bonus depreciation is used, a half-year convention, and the expensing election is made, what is the maximum amount of cost that can be deducted in 2016 (assume no income limitation) ?

• A)​$267,500
• B)​$321,000
• C)​$500,000
• D)​$521,000
• E)​$535,000

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (both fixed and variable) in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

The profitability measure that calculates the amount of money a company makes from its primary business operations, excluding costs and expenses related to financing and taxes.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost calculations.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost associated with producing a single unit of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.