On January 2, 2003, Blumkin Company bought a machine for use in operations. The machine has an
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On January 2, 2003, Blumkin Company bought a machine for use in operations. The machine has an estimated useful life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $1,500. The company provided the following expenditures:
a. Invoice price of the machine, $70,000.
b. Freight paid by the vendor per sales agreement, $800.
c. Installation costs, $2,000.
d. Payment of the $70,000 was made as follows:
On January 2:
• Blumkin Company common stock, par $1; 2,000 shares (market value, $3 per share).
• Note payable, $40,000, 12 percent due April 16, 2003 (principal plus interest).
• Balance of the invoice price to be paid in cash. The invoice allows for a 2 percent discount for cash paid by January 12.
On January 15:
• Blumkin Company paid the balance due.
Required: 1. What are the classifications of long-lived assets? Explain their differences. 2. Indicate the accounts, amounts, and effects (+ for increase and — for decrease) of the purchase and subsequent cash payment on the accounting equation. Use the following structure: 3. Explain the basis you used for any questionable items.
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