Reference no: EM132681628
Question - Sandhill Ltd. purchased some new manufacturing equipment for use in its factory. Following is a list of the various items paid by Sandhill related to the equipment:
Item Amount
Purchase price of equipment $176,000
GST on equipment 8,800
Transportation to Sandhill's factory 24,500
GST on transportation 1,225
Cost of installation 80,500
GST on installation cost 4,025
Maintenance costs for first year 5,480
Insurance premiums for first year of use of machinery 1,150
Insurance premiums for transport of machinery 150
Required - At what amount should the equipment be capitalized on Sandhill's books? (Note: GST is refundable by the government.)