Answer:
a) Depreciable cost = $61,200
b) Straight-line rate = 12.5%
c) Annual depreciation for the straight-line rate is:
$7,650.
d) The double-declining balance depreciation amount for the 1st year is:
$15,300.
e) Journal Entry of sale of equipment at the end of the 4th year for $20,000, using the straight-line rate:
Debit Sale of Equipment $65,000
Credit Equipment $65,000
To record the transfer of the equipment account.
Debit Accumulated Depreciation $30,600
Credit Sale of Equipment $30,600
To record the transfer of accumulated depreciation to the account.
Debit Cash Account $20,000
Credit Sale of Equipment $20,000
To record the cash received from the sale.
Debit Profit and Loss Account $14,400
Credit Sales of Equipment $14,400
To record the loss on sale of equipment.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of computer equipment = $65,000
Estimated residual value = 3,800
Depreciable value = $61,200
Estimated useful life = 8 years
Annual depreciation expense = $7,650 ($61,200/8) or $61,200 * 12.5%
Depreciable cost = $61,200 ($65,000 - $3,800)
Straight-line rate = 12.5% (100%/8)
Double-declining rate = 12.5% x 2 = 25%
Depreciation amount for the 1st year = $15,300 ($61,200 * 25%)
Book value of asset at the end of the 4th year, straight-line method:
Cost of equipment = $65,000
Accumulated Depreciation = $30,600 ($7,650 * 4)
Book value = $34,400
Sales proceed = $20,000
Loss on sale of asset = $14,400 ($34,400 - $20,000)
