Ex. 3.1 a.
b.
h.
Ex. 3.2 a.
1,000$
2,100
100
b.
Insurance ……………………………………………………………………
Gasoline (15,000 miles at 30 mpg. = $4.20/gal.) ……………………………
Expenses
Costs of owning and operating an automobile (estimates will vary; the following list is
only an example):
SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES
Accounting period
Accounting cycle
Registration and license ……………………………………………………
Note to instructor: Most employers do base their reimbursement of driving expenses on an average
cost per mile. You may want to point out that the incremental costs of this trip are much less than the
average cost. Thus, employees usually benefit somewhat in the short-term when they are reimbursed
for using their own cars.
Although you spent no money during this trip, you incurred significant costs. For
example, you have used much of the gasoline in your tank. Also, the more miles you
drive, the higher your repair and maintenance costs, depreciation, and insurance.
Assuming that it cost you about 34 cents per mile to own and operate your vehicle,
about $34 would be a reasonable estimate of your “driving expenses.”
*Note to instructor: It is worth noting that including both depreciation and the “principal” portion of
the car loan would be “double-counting” the purchase price of the car. Depreciation issues are
introduced in Chapter 4.