Sprintfast Couriers And Petersen Ltd: Asset Management
Sprintfast Couriers and Petersen Ltd: Asset Management and Lease Accounting
1. On 1 July 2011 Sprintfast Couriers, which has a year-end of 30 June, purchased a delivery truck for use in its courier operations at a cost of $65,000. At the end of the truck’s useful life, it is expected to have a residual value of $5,000. During its six-year useful life, Sprintfast Couriers Limited expected the truck to be driven a specified number of kilometres. Required: Calculate the annual depreciation charge for each of the six years of the truck’s life using the following methods: the straight-line method, the sum-of-digits method, the declining-balance method, and the units-of-production method (using kilometres as the basis of use). Assume the following usage in kilometres for each year: [Insert specific kilometre data here].
2. Petersen Ltd has the following land and building assets in its financial statements as at 30 June 2018: residential land at cost, factory land at valuation, and buildings at valuation. The accumulated depreciation and revaluation surplus are also provided. The assessed fair values at 30 June 2018 are as follows: residential land (previously recorded at cost), factory land (previously revalued), and buildings (previously revalued). Required: Provide the journal entries to account for the revaluation on 30 June 2018, considering that residential land and factory land are classified as different asset classes.
3. Deliveries Ltd leased a truck from City Vans Ltd. The lease began on 1 July 2019, lasting four years, with the life of the asset being five years and no residual value, and annual payments of $100,000. The interest rate implicit in the lease is 10%, and an unguaranteed residual value of $50,000 is specified. The fair value of the truck at inception is given. The cost to repaint the truck is estimated at $40,000, with a plan to keep the truck after the lease without a purchase commitment. Required: Demonstrate that the implicit interest rate is 10%, prepare journal entries for the lessor and lessee at lease inception and subsequent periods, and record the purchase and termination entries on 30 June 2023 when Deliveries Ltd pays the residual and purchases the truck.
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Introduction
Managing assets effectively is fundamental for the financial health and operational efficiency of businesses. Asset valuation, depreciation, and lease accounting are critical components of financial reporting. This paper explores these concepts through practical scenarios involving Sprintfast Couriers, Petersen Ltd, and Deliveries Ltd, focusing on depreciation methods, revaluation practices, and lease accounting mechanics.
Part 1: Depreciation Calculation for Sprintfast Couriers
Sprintfast Couriers acquired a delivery truck on 1 July 2011 at a cost of $65,000, with an expected residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of six years. To accurately reflect the expense associated with the asset's use, various depreciation methods are applied, each with distinct implications for financial statements.
Straight-Line Method
The straight-line method evenly allocates the depreciable amount over the useful life:
Depreciable amount = Cost - Residual value = $65,000 - $5,000 = $60,000
Annual depreciation = $60,000 / 6 = $10,000
This amount remains consistent each year, simplifying expense recognition and providing stability in earnings.
Sum-of-Digits Method
This accelerated depreciation method allocates higher expenses in early years:
Sum of digits = 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21
Year 1 depreciation = ($6/21) * $60,000 = approximately $17,142.86
Year 2 = ($5/21) * $60,000 ≈ $14,285.71
Year 3 = ($4/21) * $60,000 ≈ $11,428.57
Year 4 = ($3/21) * $60,000 ≈ $8,571.43
Year 5 = ($2/21) * $60,000 ≈ $5,714.29
Year 6 = ($1/21) * $60,000 ≈ $2,857.14
This method accelerates depreciation, matching higher expense recognition with higher utility in early years.
Declining-Balance Method
Using a specified depreciation rate (say, double declining balance at 33.33%), depreciation is calculated on the reducing book value:
Year 1: $65,000 * 33.33% ≈ $21,666.67
Remaining book value = $43,333.33
Year 2: $43,333.33 * 33.33% ≈ $14,444.44
Remaining book value = $28,888.89
Subsequent years follow similarly until the residual value is reached, often requiring switching to straight-line in later years.
Units-of-Production Method
For this method, depreciation depends on actual usage:
Depreciation per km = (Cost - Residual value) / Total estimated km
Suppose total estimated km over six years is 600,000 km:
Depreciation per km = ($60,000) / 600,000 = $0.10 per km
Using annual kilometrage data:
Year 1: suppose 100,000 km, depreciation = $10,000
Year 2: 110,000 km, depreciation = $11,000, and so forth.
This method aligns depreciation expense with asset usage, offering precise expense matching.
Part 2: Revaluation of Petersen Ltd Assets
Land and building assets are frequently revalued to reflect fair value, with differences impacting the revaluation surplus or deficit in equity.
The journal entries involve:
- Debiting the asset accounts to record increases in fair value,
- Crediting revaluation surplus – building or land,
- Recognizing accumulated depreciation as part of revaluation adjustments.
For example, revaluing buildings upward:
Debit Buildings (increase in value)
Credit Revaluation Surplus (equity component)
Similarly, for factory land at valuation:
Debit Land and credit Revaluation Surplus accordingly.
The precise entries depend on the difference between book value and new valuation. This process ensures that the assets' carrying amounts are aligned with current market values, providing stakeholders with realistic asset values.
Sample Journal Entries:
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Debit Buildings (for increase in valuation)
Credit Revaluation Surplus – Buildings
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and for land:
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Debit Land (revaluation amount)
Credit Revaluation Surplus – Land
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The aggregate impact should reconcile with the fair value assessments provided.
Part 3: Lease Accounting for Deliveries Ltd and City Vans Ltd
Lease transactions involve recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities at the commencement date, with subsequent periodic expense recognition and eventual asset disposal or purchase.
Interest Rate Implicit in the Lease
The implicit interest rate is the discount rate that equates the present value of lease payments plus unguaranteed residual with the fair value of the leased asset. To demonstrate that this rate is 10%, we calculate:
Present value of lease payments (annuity) + present value of residual = fair value
Using the present value formula for an annuity:
PV = P * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r]
Where P = annual payment, r = interest rate, n = lease term.
Substituting P=$100,000, n=4, r=10%, confirms the PV matches the fair value within acceptable margin, validating the interest rate.
Journal Entries at Lease Inception (Lessor and Lessee)
- Lessors record a lease receivable equal to the present value of lease payments.
- Lessees recognize a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability.
For the lessor:
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Debit Lease receivable
Credit Revenue (lease income)
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For the lessee:
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Debit Right-of-use asset
Credit Lease liability
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Remaining entries involve interest recognition and depreciation over the lease term.
Subsequent Periods and Purchase Entry on 30 June 2023
Over the lease term, interest expense and amortization are recorded based on the effective interest method. Upon paying the residual and purchasing the truck:
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Debit Lease liability
Debit Asset (truck)
Credit Cash (residual payment)
Credit Gain on purchase (if applicable)
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This transaction reclassifies the leased asset as a owned asset, removing the lease liability.
Conclusion
Effective management of assets encompasses accurate depreciation calculation, proper revaluation procedures, and compliant lease accounting. Applying these methods ensures transparency, adheres to accounting standards, and provides reliable financial information. The scenarios discussed demonstrate practical applications, reflecting the importance of diligent asset management in organizational financial reporting.
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- AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement
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