{a) Distinguish between capital and revenue expenditure.

{b) Napa Ltd took delivery of a microcomputer and printer on 1 July 19X6, the beginning of its financial year. The list price of the equipment was £4,999 but Napa Ltd was able to negotiate a price of £4,000 with the supplier. However, the supplier charged an additional

£340 to install and test the equipment. The supplier offered a 5% discount if Napa Ltd paid for the equipment and the additional installation costs within seven days. Napa Ltd was able to take advantage of this additional discount. The installation of special electrical wiring for the computer cost £110. After initial testing certain modifications costing £199 proved necessary. Staff were sent on special training courses to operate the microcomputer and this cost £990. Napa Ltd insured the machine against fire and theft at a cost of £49 per annum. A maintenance agreement was entered into with Sonoma pic. Under this agreement Sonoma pic promised to provide 24 hour breakdown cover for one year. The cost of the maintenance agreement was £350.

Required:

Calculate the acquisition cost of the microcomputer to Napa Ltd.

(c) The following costs were also incurred by Napa Ltd during the financial year ended 30 June 19X7:

(1) Interest on loan to purchase microcomputer.

(2) Cost of software for use with the microcomputer.

(3) Cost of customising the software for use in Napa Ltd’s business.