Question

A company bought new heating system for $64,000 and was given a trade-in of $3,400 on an old heating system, so the company paid $60,600 cash with the trade-in. The old system had an original cost of $57,800 and accumulated depreciation of $52,200. If the transaction has commercial substance, the company should record the new heating system at:

Answer 1

Answer:

$64,000

Explanation:

The Cost price of the item Acquired is measured at fair value. When the Fair Value of Both the Asset Acquired and Asset given up can be determined reliably, the fair value of the asset given up will be used. Unless, the fair value of the asset acquired is more evident, that value may be used.

Measurement of New Heating System :

Cash                           $60,600

Add Trade In Value      $3,400

Total                           $64,000