Question

On January 2, Bering Co. disposes of a machine costing $44,000 with accumulated depreciation of $24,625. Prepare the entries to record the disposal under each separate situation. The machine is sold for $18,250 cash. The machine is traded in for a new machine having a $60,200 cash price. A $25,000 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paid in cash. Assume the asset exchange has commercial substance. The machine is traded in for a new machine having a $60,200 cash price. A $15,000 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paid in cash. Assume the asset exchange has commercial substance.

Answer 1

Answer:

The accounting entry under each condition is given below.

The machine is sold for $18,250 cash

Debit Cash Asset                              $ 18,250

Debit accumulated depreciation     $ 24,625

Debit Loss on disposal                     $    1,125

Credit Machine Cost                         $ 44,000

The machine is traded in for a new machine having a $60,200 cash price. A $25,000 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paid in cash.

Debit New Machine Asset                $ 60,200

Debit accumulated depreciation      $ 24,625

Credit profit on disposal                    $    5,625

Credit Machine Cost                          $ 44,000

Credit Cash Asset (60,200-25,000) $ 35,200

The machine is traded in for a new machine having a $60,200 cash price. A $15,000 trade-in allowance is received,

Debit New Machine Asset                  $ 60,200

Debit accumulated depreciation        $ 24,625

Debit loss on disposal                         $   4,375

Credit Machine Cost                           $ 44,000

Credit Cash Asset (60,200-15,000)   $ 45,200