Answer:
January 1st 2014
DR Truck {Property, plant and equipment} $15,000
CR Cash $15,000
December 31st, 2014
DR Income Summary $13,733
CR Depreciation expense $13,733
Explanation:
Depreciation per year
$162,000 - $18,000
=$144,000
=$144,000 / 9 years
=$16,000/year
=$16,000 * 3.5 years
=$56,000
Net Book Value of Truck on January 1st 2014
=$162,000 - $56,000
=$106,000
The truck was overhauled for $15,000 {It is a capital expenditure because life is increased}
On January 1st 2014
DR Truck {Property, plant and equipment} $15,000
CR Cash $15,000
Net Book Value after repair
$106,000 + $15,000
=$121,000
Calculate depreciation for the next years
$121,000 - $18,000
=$103,000 / 7.5 years {9 years - 3.5 years + 2 years}
=$13,733 / year
On December 31st, 2014
DR Income Summary $13,733
CR Depreciation expense $13,733.
