Expense equipment refers to tangible assets that a business acquires for its operations but are not classified as long-term assets. Instead of being capitalized, these items are expensed in the accounting period in which they are purchased, impacting the company's income statement directly. This category typically includes smaller tools, office supplies, and equipment that have a shorter useful life or lower cost. The primary goal of expensing such items is to reflect their immediate impact on the company's financial performance.
Yes if equipment is leased on rent then rental payment is expense through income statement of that specific fiscal year.
Equipment Repair Expense
You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold exclusively to the military. This type of item is:
DR. Depreciation Expense XX Cr. Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment XX
Administrative expenses
Yes if equipment is leased on rent then rental payment is expense through income statement of that specific fiscal year.
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Equipment Repair Expense
No. Freight charges are an expense item.
You have a requirement to purchase equipment that was previously developed at Government expense and sold exclusively to the military. This type of item is:
DR. Depreciation Expense XX Cr. Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment XX
There are two entries to record Depreciation Expense. Say we are depreciating a TruckDebit Depreciation Expense - Equipment TruckCredit Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment TruckAt the end of the Accounting Cycle when the books are closed Depreciation Expense will be closed out, Accumulated Depreciation will not be. It remains on the books as long as the item being depreciated is in use and still listed as an Asset.
Administrative expenses
the expense of furnishing the necessary equipment
Prepaid taxes and equipment are asset accounts, so would normally have a debit balance. Rent expense is an expense account, so would normally have a debit balance. Liability, equity, and income accounts normally have credit balances.
No, equipment is not considered an administrative expense. Instead, it is classified as a capital asset on the balance sheet and is typically subject to depreciation over its useful life. Administrative expenses generally include costs related to the general operation of a business, such as salaries, office supplies, and utilities, rather than the purchase of physical equipment.
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