• William Boeing founded Pacific Aero Products Company in 1916; the name was changed to Boeing
in 1917.
• In 1917, the company employed 28 people. In 2007, Boeing employed more than 150,000 people in
48 U.S. states and 70 foreign countries.
• Boeing is the largest contractor working for NASA.
• Along with the ISS, the Boeing Company manufactures and services commercial airplanes, military
aircraft, helicopters, a variety of electronic defense systems, and advanced communication systems.
• Boeing’s 2006 sales were $61.5 billion from customers in 145 countries. International sales accounted
for nearly 30 percent of total sales.
Assets are depreciated because they have a limited life and will be used up over time. Depreciation is
the allocation of the cost of the asset over its useful life.
1. Debit Depreciation Expense—Machine, $250; Credit Accum. Depr. – Machine, $250.
3. Expense items that are acquired and paid for in advance of their use.
Supplies, prepaid rent, prepaid insurance, and advertising.
5. b, d, f, g, and i are depreciated. Only long-term tangible assets are subject to depreciation.
7. a. decrease b. none c. none d. decrease
9. Asset cost, accumulated depreciation, book value.
11. Cost of asset less accumulated depreciation.
13.
ADJUSTMENTS AND THE WORKSHEET
CHAPTER 5
Students should suggest that accountants estimate the amount of wear and tear on the equipment. This
expense should be charged against the income earned during that same period. The concept of adjustments
and depreciation can be introduced at this time.
Fast Facts
Charges off an equal amount of cost of asset during each accounting period in asset’s useful life.
Discussion Questions
Chapter Opener: Thinking Critically
Managerial Implications: Thinking Critically
Note to instructor : These questions are designed to check students’ understanding of new terms, concepts,
and procedures presented in the chapter.