Based on Case study 2.2 from Loftus et al (2020) Asset definition and recognition The Board of Directors for Richmond Ltd have questioned the accounting treatment recommended by their accountant, Taylor, for $600,000 spent on signage and labelling during the year ended 30 June 20X2.

The Board was expecting the amount to be recognised as an asset, that could be depreciated over a useful life of 10 years, and were disappointed with Taylors decision to recognise it as an expense. Additional information If the $600,000 had been recognised as an asset, the entity would have also recognised depreciation expense for the year of $30,000. $600,000 is material to the entity for the year ended 30 June 20X2. Executive directors receive an annual bonus when profit exceeds 10% of total assets. The long-term debt agreement restricts borrowing to a maximum of 65% of total assets.

Required: 1. Explain the general process of recognising Assets and Expenses in an entitys financial statements in accordance with the Conceptual Framework. 2. Write the total journal entry to recognise the $600,000 expenditure (assuming it was paid on 31 December 20X1) and explain why Taylor decided to recognise it as an expense rather than an asset. 3. Explain why the Board would have preferred to recognise the $600,000 as an asset rather than an expense.