Answer:
Journal entries are prepared below
Explanation:
Journal entries required are given as follows
Jan. 1 (To record retirement of machinery)
Debit Credit
Accumulated depreciation-equipment $69,580
Equipment $69,580
June. 30 (To record the depreciation expense on forklift)
Debit Credit
Depreciation expense 2940
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 2940
Working
Annual depreciation = $29,400 / 5 years = $5880
depreciation for 6 months = $5880 x 6/12 = $2940
June. 30 (To record sale of forklift)
Debit Credit
Cash 11760
Accumulated depreciation-equipment(w) 20580
Equipment 29400
Gain on disposal of plant assets 2940
Working
Accumulated depreciation = 5880 x 3.5 years
Dec. 31 (To record depreciation expense on truck)
Debit Credit
Depreciation expense 3724
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 3724
Working
Annual depreciation on truck = ($32,736- $2,944) / 8 years = $3724
Depreciation for 2017 = $3724
Dec. 31 (To record discarding of the truck)
Debit Credit
Salvaged materials 2,944
Accumulated depreciation-equipment 22344
Loss on disposal of plant assets 7448
Equipment 32,736
Working
Accumulated depreciation = 3724 x 6 years = 22,344
