Question

Cedric Company recently traded in an older model computer for a new model. The old model's book value was $140,000 (original cost of $370,000 less $230,000 in accumulated depreciation) and its fair value was $210,000. Cedric paid $65,000 to complete the exchange, which has commercial substance.
Calculate the following values:
1. Amount to debit for new equipment
2. Amount to debit accumulated depreciation
3. Amount to credit to cash
4. Amount to credit for old equipment
5. Gain or loss on sale

Answer 1

Answer:

1. $210,000

2.$230,000

3. $65,000

4. $370,000

5. $135,000 loss

Explanation:

1. Amount to debit for new equipment

Use the Fair Value of Asset given

2. Amount to debit accumulated depreciation

Use the accumulated depreciation of asset given up.

3. Amount to credit to cash

Use the Cash Paid up

4. Amount to credit for old equipment

Use the cost of asset given up

5. Gain or loss on sale

Gain or loss = Carrying Amount - Fair Value - Cash traded up