Pineapple Co. bought new tires for their forklifts for $1,200 ($300 each). Because of heavy use, the tires are only expected to last 10 months. How should the $1,200 cost be accounted for on the financial statements? Capitalized as an asset Written off immediately as an expense Recognized as a prepaid expense Depreciated at $120 a month

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Pineapple Co. bought new tires for their forklifts for $1,200 ($300 each). Because of heavy use, the tires are only expected to last 10 months. How should the $1,200 cost be accounted for on the financial statements?


Capitalized as an asset


Written off immediately as an expense


Recognized as a prepaid expense


Depreciated at $120 a month

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