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Question: "Self Constructed Assets"

Imagine you are the senior accountant in the fixed assets department of your organization. Management is assessing the benefits of self-constructing fixed assets versus purchasing fixed assets from external sources. Differences of opinion exist among the senior management team on the impact of self-constructing fixed assets versus purchasing fixed assets on the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and employee morale. You are asked to provide a presentation to the senior management team highlighting the accounting advantages and disadvantages of constructing versus purchasing assets. Select a position on constructing the asset or purchasing the asset. Defend your position.