Question

[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Steve's Outdoor Company purchased a new delivery van on January 1 for $45,000 plus $3,800 in sales tax. The company paid $12,800 cash on the van (including the sales tax), signing an 8 percent note for the $36,000 balance due in nine months (on September 30). On January 2, the company paid cash of $700 to have the company name and logo painted on the van. On September 30, the company paid the balance due on the van plus the interest. On December 31 (the end of the accounting period), Steve's Outdoor recorded depreciation on the van using the straight-line method with an estimated useful life of 5 years and an estimated residual value of $4,500. 2. Compute the acquisition cost of the van. Acquisition Cost of the Van 700 Painting costs Invoice cost Acquisition cost $ 700

Answer 1

Invoice cost	$45,000
Sales tax	$3,800
Painting costs	$700
Acquisition cost	$49,500