Get-It Jeeps Incorporated is in the business of producing fuel efficient all terrain Jeeps. Get-It Jeeps purchases a new robotic assembly machine on March 31, 2012 for $5,000,000; that has an estimated life of 15 years; and a Jeep production capacity of 5,000,000. In the engine of the robotic assembly machine is a solid gold covering that surrounds the outer mantel of the gear box; this 24 karat gold covering is used because it is soft and has more give than steel. The covering is worth $450,000 and can be resold on the open market.

1.) Prepare the appropriate journal entry to account for the acquisition of the robotic assembly machine on March 31, 2012.