Question: Computer Equipment. In 2 0 2 0 , Creative had purchased its computer equipment in Gander ( Newfoundland and Labrador ) . Related transportation cost

Computer Equipment.
In 2020, Creative had purchased its computer equipment in Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador). Related transportation cost amounted to $12,000. Insurance while in transit was $20,000. The company also had to pay technical engineers to install and setup the equipment, costing $13,000. Start-up and testing costs were $5,000. Total expenditure $50,000 was fully expensed in 2020.
In January 2023, the company traded one of its IBM server (Model 19) with a newer HP server (Model 23). Below are the details of the exchange. Based on the technical specifications, the new HP server will result in improved level of efficiency for the development team at Creative. At the same of exchange, Creative considered the transaction without commercial substance.
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Historical cost of IBM server 20 $195,000
Accumulated depreciation of IBM server 20 $35,000
Fair market value of IBM server 20 $170,000
Fair market value of HP server 23 $185,000
Cash paid $15,000
For the year ended Dec 31,2023 the company controller gathered the following information on the computer equipment. Despite evidence from internal reporting shows performance below expectations, no impairment was recognized. The company has not conducted any revaluation or impairment since inception.
Original cost $650.000
Accumulated depreciation $260,000
Fair value $370,000
Costs to sell $10,000
Incremental cash flow 2020 $90,000
Incremental cash flow 2021 $80,000
Incremental cash flow 2022 $70,000
Incremental cash flow 2023 $60,000
Incremental cash flow 2024 to 2029 $20,000 Cost of capital 2%
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
A. Project Summary (5%) Your group represents the consultants/auditors for Avenir Co. Based on the information presented in the scenario, list the key issues. Note: The summary should be no more than HALF a page.
B. Project Report (95%) Following the summary of issues, you have identified in part A of this project, provide a comprehensive report outlining: THREE accounting policies have been violated for each transaction identified as problematic? Prepare the required calculations and journal entries that would convert the problematic transactions identifies in part A, from ASPE to IFRS compliance. What adjustments you would recommend to Creative, to ensure that the financial statement at year-end 2023 reflect a reliable, accurate information?

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