Q: Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating depreciation expense using the double-declining-balance method? $$\text{Depreciation} = 2 \times \left( \frac{1}{\text{Useful Life}} \right) \times \text{Book Value at Beginning of Year}$$

$$2 \times \left( \frac{1}{\text{Useful Life}} \right) \times \text{Book Value at Beginning of Year}$$

Question 1

Which of the following costs should NOT be included in the initial measurement of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) under IAS 16?

Accepted Answer

Income tax paid on income earned from the use of the asset

Question 2

A company purchases land and a building together for $$2,800,000. The market values are 300$$,000 for land and $2,700,000 for the building. What is the allocated cost of the land? Use the relative market value method.

Accepted Answer

$233,333

Question 3

Which depreciation method best matches the expense with the asset’s actual usage?

Accepted Answer

Units-of-production method

Question 4

A machine was purchased for $$75,000, has a residual value of 3$$,000, and a useful life of 5 years. What is the annual depreciation expense using the straight-line method?

$$	ext{Depreciation} = \frac{	ext{Cost} - 	ext{Residual Value}}{	ext{Useful Life}}$$

Accepted Answer

$14,400

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the double-declining-balance (DDB) depreciation method?

Accepted Answer

It ignores residual value until the final year.

Question 6

A company purchased equipment for $$19,000 with a residual value of 2$$,800 and expects to use it for 36,000 miles. If the equipment is used for 13,000 miles in the second year, what is the depreciation expense for that year using the units-of-production method?

$$	ext{Depreciation per unit} = \frac{19,000 - 2,800}{36,000}$$

Accepted Answer

$5,850

Question 7

Which of the following subsequent costs should be capitalized as part of PPE under IAS 16?

Accepted Answer

Major overhaul that extends the asset’s useful life

Question 8

If an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, what accounting action is required under IAS 36?

Accepted Answer

Record an impairment loss

Question 9

Which of the following statements about fully depreciated assets is correct?

Accepted Answer

They may still be used, but no further depreciation is recorded.

Question 10

A company sells a piece of equipment with a book value of $$10,000 for 12$$,000 cash. What is the effect on the income statement?

Accepted Answer

A gain of $2,000 is recorded.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an intangible asset?

Accepted Answer

Land

Question 12

How is goodwill accounted for after acquisition?

Accepted Answer

It is tested annually for impairment.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the systematic allocation of the cost of an intangible asset with a finite useful life?

Accepted Answer

Amortization

Question 14

A company acquires a patent for $$100,000 with a useful life of 10 years. What is the annual amortization expense?

$$	ext{Amortization} = \frac{100,000}{10}$

Accepted Answer

$10,000

Question 15

Which of the following is expensed immediately under IFRS when developing an intangible asset?

Accepted Answer

Research phase costs

Question 16

Which of the following is a key criterion for recognizing an item as PPE under IAS 16?

Accepted Answer

It is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity.

Question 17

A company purchased a machine on April 1st. If the company uses straight-line depreciation, how should it calculate depreciation for the first year?

Accepted Answer

Charge depreciation for 9 months

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about the impairment of intangible assets under IFRS?

Accepted Answer

Impairment applies to both finite and indefinite life intangibles.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating depreciation expense using the double-declining-balance method?

$$	ext{Depreciation} = 2 	imes \left( \frac{1}{	ext{Useful Life}} ight) 	imes 	ext{Book Value at Beginning of Year}$$

Accepted Answer

$$2 	imes \left( \frac{1}{	ext{Useful Life}} ight) 	imes 	ext{Book Value at Beginning of Year}$$

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a directly attributable cost for equipment under IAS 16?

Accepted Answer

Advertising costs for the new equipment

Financial Accounting: PPE, Depreciation, and Intangible Assets Study Notes

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards