Asset Problems
Problem 2. —Asset acquisition.
Ford Inc. plans to acquire an additional machine on January 1, 2010 to meet the growing
demand for its product. Stever Company offers to provide the machine to Ford using either
of the options listed below (each option gives Ford exactly the same machine and gives
Stever Company approximately the same net present value cash equivalent at 10%).
Option 1 — Cash purchase $800,000.
Option 2 — Installment purchase requiring 15 annual payments of $105,179 due
The expected economic life of this machine to Ford is 15 years. Salvage value at that time is
estimated to be $50,000. Straight-line depreciation is used. Interest expense under Option 2
is computed using the effective interest method.
Instructions
Based upon IFRS, state how, if at all, the book value of the machine and the obligation
should appear on the December 31, 2010 statement of financial position of Ford Inc., for
each option. Present your answer on an answer sheet in the following format. If an item
should not appear in the statement of financial position, write "not shown" opposite the
option.
Assets Liabilities
Account Name Amount Account Name
Amount
Option 1
Option 2
December 31 each year.