Answer: E) debit Contributed Capital, Treasury Stock, $1,800
Explanation:
Treasury stock was bought at price of;
= 22,000/1,000
= $22
Sold 600 for $25 so they made a profit of;
= (25 - 22) * 600
= $1,800
This gain was sent to Contributed Capital, Treasury Stock.
Now that stock is to be sold on March 1, it is sold at $15. Loss from initial purchase is;
= ( 22 - 15) * 400
= $2,800
Debit Contributed Capital, Treasury Stock of the maximum amount it can be debited of to reflect this loss which would be $1,800 which was gained in the February purchase. The rest of the loss will go to Retained earnings.
Answer:
1 and a half months worth of depreciation
Explanation:
The advantage of starting to depreciate an asset purchased on December is that next year you will be able to depreciate it for a full year under MACRS. Generally, when you purchase an asset, you have to use the half year convention and your depreciation expense for the first year will be low compared to the second year. But if you start depreciating your asset in the current year, even if you purchased it on December and the depreciation expense is not that significant, the next year you will be able to depreciate it at the second year rate.
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