VCE Accounting

1. 13.2
THE “COST” OF A NON-
CURRENT ASSET

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 In order to calculate depreciation, it is important to fully understand the
meaning of the “cost” of a non-current asset
 Accounting reporting guidelines state that the cost of an Asset will include:
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET
The purchase (invoice) price of the asset – or its agreed value
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• Any costs required to get it in a capacity and location to earn revenue
• Which will provide an economic benefit for the life of the asset. E.g.
• Delivery fees
• Installation costs
• Taxes

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• Any costs required to get it in a capacity and location to earn revenue
• Which will provide an economic benefit for the life of the asset. E.g.
• Delivery fees
• Installation costs
• Taxes
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET
The purchase (invoice) price of the asset – or its agreed value
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Will last a lifetime:
• Delivery fees
• Installation costs
• Taxes
Will not last a lifetime:
• Insurance
• Registration
• Service agreement
Will not last a lifetime:
• Insurance
• Registration
• Service agreement
Will not last a lifetime:
• Insurance
• Registration
• Service agreement

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 Example 1: a firm purchased a new vehicle:
Purchase price: $20,000 (plus
$2,000 GST)
Stamp duty: $1,000
Dealer fees and charges: $500
Insurance and registration:
$800 per year
Total cost = $21,500
Purchase price:
$20,000
Stamp duty: $1,000
Dealer fees and
charges: $500
Purchase price: $20,000 (plus
$2,000 GST)
Stamp duty: $1,000
Dealer fees and charges: $500
Insurance and registration:
$800 per year
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET

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Stamp duty: $1,000
Dealer fees and charges: $500
Insurance and registration: $800 per year
• Required to get the vehicle in a
capacity and location to earn
revenue
• Will provide an economic benefit for
the life of the asset – they are only
paid once at the start of the asset’s
life
• Is it required to get the vehicle in a
capacity and location to earn
revenue?
• And won’t last for the life of the asset
– will need to be repaid every year
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET

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 Example 2: a firm purchased a new computer:
Purchase price: $10,000 (plus
$1,000 GST)
Installation fee: $2,000
Service contract: $200 per year
Total cost = $12,000
Purchase price: $10,000 (plus
$2,000 GST)
Installation fee: $2,000
Purchase price: $10,000 (plus
$1,000 GST)
Installation fee: $2,000
Service contract: $200 per year
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET

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Installation fee: $2,000 Service contract: $200 per year
• Required to get the vehicle in a
capacity and location to earn
revenue
• Will provide an economic benefit for
the life of the asset – only paid once
at the start of the asset’s life
• Not required to get the vehicle in a
capacity and location to earn
revenue
• And won’t last for the life of the asset
– will need to be repaid every year
13.2 THE “COST” OF A NON-CURRENT ASSET

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