On 1 June 20X1, Galaxy Co. purchased a new machine for use in its factory. The directors have capitalised the purchase price but are unsure how to treat the following related costs. 350,000 was spent on testing whether the machine was functioning properly. During the testing period (June — October 20X1), samples were produced and sold for a total of 75,000. 400,000 was also spent on training existing employees how to operate the new machine. The machine is being used to manufacture a new product, Product C and 1 million was spent on advertising this new product. Testing was completed and commercial production of Product C commenced on 31 October 20X1. Required: Advise Galaxy on how the above transactions should be dealt with in its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X1.
On 1 June 20X1, Galaxy Co. purchased a new machine for use in its factory. The directors have capitalised the purchase price but are unsure how to treat the following related costs. 350,000 was spent on testing whether the machine was functioning properly. During the testing period (June — October 20X1), samples were produced and sold for a total of 75,000. 400,000 was also spent on training existing employees how to operate the new machine. The machine is being used to manufacture a new product, Product C and 1 million was spent on advertising this new product. Testing was completed and commercial production of Product C commenced on 31 October 20X1. Required: Advise Galaxy on how the above transactions should be dealt with in its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 20X1.
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