Carpino Company purchased equipment and these costs were incurred: Cash price $75,000 Sales taxes 3,500 Insurance during transit 750 Installation and testing 1,500 Total costs $80,750 What amount should be recorded as the cost of the equipment?

$80750

Explanation:

The total cost of $80,750 would be recorded as the amount or rather the cost of equipment. This is because according to GAAP ( Generally accepted accounting principles), all cost involved in acquiring a business asset including sales tax, insurance and so on should be reported in the balance sheet with a book value that is equal to the overall acquisition cost ( which in this case includes sales tax, insurance, installation and testing).