Answer:
a. Depreciation expense = $40,800
b. Depreciation expense = $15,300
c. Depreciation expense = $35,700
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete as the independent situations are omitted. The 3 independent situations are therefore provided to complete the question as follows:
a. A fire completely destroys the machine on August 31, 2021. An insurance settlement of $438,600 was received for this casualty. Assume the settlement was received immediately.
b. On April 1, 2021, Marigold sold the machine for $1,060,800 to Yoakam Company.
c. On July 31, 2021, the company donated this machine to the Mountain King City Council. The fair value of the machine at the time of the donation was estimated to be $1,122,000.
The explanation of the answers is now provided as follows:
Note: See the attached excel file for the journal entry for each of the 3 independent situations.
In the attached excel file, the depreciation for each situation are calculated as follows:
a. Depreciation expense = $61,200*8/12 = $40,800
b. Depreciation expense = $61,200*3/12 = $15,300
c. Depreciation expense = $61,200*7/12 = $35,700
