The financial statements of TSMC are presented in Appendix A. The notes to the financial statements appear

Question:

The of TSMC are presented in Appendix A. The notes to the appear in the 2013 annual report, which can be found in the Investors section of the company's website, www.tsmc.com.
Instructions
Refer to TSMC's and answer the following questions.
(a) What was the total cost and book value of property, plant, and equipment at December 31, 2013?
(b) What method or methods of depreciation are used by the company for financial reporting purposes?
(c) What was the amount of depreciation expense for each of the years 2013 and 2012?
(d) Using the statement of cash flows, what is the amount of capital spending in 2013 and 2012?
(e) Where does the company disclose its , and what types of intangibles did it have at December 31, 2013?
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