Question

Kimberly sold equipment that she uses in her business for $50,000. Kimberly bought the equipment two years ago for $60,000 and has claimed $30,000 of depreciation expense. What is the amount and character of Kimberly’s gain or loss?

Answer 1

Answer:

$20,000 ordinary gain

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Cash proceeds from Selling of the equipment = $50,000

Purchasing cost of the equipment = $60,000

Depreciation expense = $30,000

Now,

The book value of the equipment

= Purchasing cost of the equipment - Depreciation expense

= $60,000 - $30,000

= $30,000

Since,

the amount of proceeds from sales is higher than the book value of the equipment

Therefore a gain will be recognized

The amount of Gain = proceeds from Selling - book value

= $50,000 - $30,000

= $20,000

Hence,

$20,000 ordinary gain