Case study: MacCloud Winery

• Do you see the decision by Mike to rent the building compared to the option to buy as being correct? What accounting and business implications does one option or the other have?
• How should Mike deal with expenditure on land, vineyards, vine planting, fertilizers, and water? Be specific in the treatment over time, including the reasoning for a conclusion.
• Do you see Mike's decision to apply for a loan from the bank as being correct? Does the way to amortize the loan seem correct? What alternatives could be considered?