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Chapter 18: Q. 18-32E-1 (page 1040)

E18-32 (LO4) (Contract Costs, Collectibility) Refer to the information in E18-31.

Instructions

Does the accounting for capitalized costs change if the contract is for 1 year rather than 3 years? Explain.

Short Answer

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The cost incurred for obtaining a contract will berecorded as expenses when the contract is for one year.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of Capitalized Cost

The cost which is added to the fixed asset cost reported on the balance sheet is known as capitalized cost. It is incurred during acquisition of the fixed assets.

02

Accounting for Capitalized Cost

IF the contract is for one year, then practical expedient can be applied by the business entity and the expenses will be recognized for the sacrifices made for obtaining a contract.

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(Sales with Returns) On March 10, 2017, Steele Company sold to Barr Hardware 200 tool sets at a price of \(50 each (cost \)30 per set) with terms of n/60, f.o.b. shipping point. Steele allows Barr to return any unused tool sets within 60 days of purchase. Steele estimates that (1) 10 sets will be returned, (2) the cost of recovering the products will be immaterial, and (3) the returned tools sets can be resold at a profit. On March 25, 2017, Barr returned six tool sets and received a credit to its account.

Instructions

(a) Prepare journal entries for Steele to record (1) the sale on March 10, 2017, (2) the return on March 25, 2017, and (c) any adjusting entries required on March 31, 2017 (when Steele prepares financial statements). Steele believes the original estimate of returns is correct.

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Instructions

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Instructions

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