Question

Clemente Co. owned all of the voting common stock of Snider Co. On January 2, 2012, Clemente sold equipment to Snider for $125,000. The equipment had cost Clemente $140,000. At the time of the sale, the balance in accumulated depreciation was $40,000. The equipment had a remaining useful life of five years and a $0 salvage value. Straight-line depreciation is used by both Clemente and Snider. At what amount should the equipment (net of depreciation) be included in the consolidated balance sheet dated December 31, 2012

Answer 1

Answer:

$60,000

Explanation:

Sales Price $125,000

Less BV $140, 000

Loss on Sale $15,000

Equipment transferred at BV (Cost $140,000

Less Accumulated Depreciation. $40,000 $100,000 Depreciation.

For 2012

($100,000/5) $40,000 = $60,000

Therefore the Book Value at 12/31/2012 is $60,000