Answer:
Journal entries for the transactions are given below
Explanation:
1. Development of new product
DEBIT CREDIT
Research and development $24,000
Cash $24,000
2. Paid the plaintiff for losing patent
DEBIT CREDIT
Legal fee (expense) $8,000
Cash $8,000
3. Bought Equipment and signed non-interest bearing note
DEBIT CREDIT
Equipment Cash price $37,000
Discount on note payable $5,000
Cash paid $18,000
Note payable $24,000
4. Installed sprinkler system
DEBIT CREDIT
Sprinkler system $40,000
Cash $40,000
5. Plaintiff paid for successful infringement suit on its patent
DEBIT CREDIT
Patent $24,000
Cash $24,000
6. Bought New equipment and traded old one
DEBIT CREDIT
New Equipment $13,600
Accumulated depreciation $6,800
Loss on sale $3,400
Old Equipment $13,400
Cash $10,400
Working:
Accumulated depreciation = Original Cost - book value
Accumulated depreciation = $13,400 - $6,600
Accumulated depreciation = $6,800
