1. Would the costs related to the clothing vending machines that Uniqlo has installed in airports and shopping malls be expensed or capitalized?
Original blog posting (September 19, 2017)

2. Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing company
Installing clothing vending machines in U.S. airports and shopping malls
Will dispense thermal jackets, parkas, and other clothing items

3. Question 1
Would Uniqlo capitalize or expense the cost of the clothing vending machines?

4. Question 2
Would Uniqlo capitalize or expense the installation cost of the clothing vending machines?

5. Question 3
When would sales revenue for one parka in the vending machines be recognized?

6. Question 4
When would the cost of one parka in the vending machine be moved from inventory to cost of goods sold?

7. Question Recap
Would Uniqlo capitalize or expense the cost of the clothing vending machines?
Would Uniqlo capitalize or expense the installation cost of the clothing vending machines?
When would sales revenue for one parka in the vending machines be recognized?
When would the cost of one parka in the vending machine be moved from inventory to cost of goods sold?

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