On 01-01-15, G purchased a machine for $10,000,000. Installation costs incurred and paid for on 01-01-15 were $50,000. G started using the machine on 01-01-15. G estimates it will use the machine for 3 years. At the end of the 3rd year, G will have to dispose of the machine at an estimated cost of $435,000. Assume as of 01-01-15 the interest rate on US Treasury securities was 1.75% and Gs credit standing required a 2% risk premium. G uses a straight-line depreciation method and assumes no salvage value.

a. What amount should G report on its balance sheet as a fixed asset (machine) as of 12-31-15?

b. Prepare an excel spreadsheet that clearly identifies and clearly labels Gs ARO obligation balance as of 12-31 for every year from 2015 to 2017 AND Gs accretion expense for every year for 2015 to 2017.

c.Prepare the entries G should make related to the equipment and its ARO for the year ended 12-31-16 AND 12-31-17?

d. On 01-01-18, G paid a vendor $420,000 to dispose of the machine in accordance with current environmental regulations. Prepare the entry/entries G should make to record the disposal.