Question

On January 1, 2018, ABC purchased a commercial truck for $48,000 and uses the straight-line depreciation method. The truck has a useful life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $8,000. Assume the truck was totaled in an accident on December 31, 2019. What amount of gain or loss should ABC record on December 31, 2019 (If a loss, put a minus number in front)

Answer 1

Answer:

$38,000 Loss

Explanation:

Calculation to determine What amount of gain or loss should ABC record on December 31, 2019

First step is to calculate the depreciation per year

Depreciation per year =($48,000 − $8,000)/8 years

Depreciation per year= $5,000

Now let determine calculation the book value After two years,

Book value= [$48,000 − ($5,000 × 2 years)]

Book value=$48,000-$10,000

Book value= $38,000 Loss

Therefore the amount of loss that ABC should record on December 31, 2019 is $38,000