Problem
Black & Decker (B&D) manufactures cordless hedge trimmers that it sells to Wal-Mart. In order to produce that, B&D had to purchase a robotic machine that it can be used to produce 1 million hedge trimmers.
Do you think B&D should account for depreciation on its manufacturing equipment the same way Wal-Mart accounts for depreciation on its registers at the checkout counters?
If not, how should B&D account for its depreciation and include the matching principle in the answer?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.