Assuming No Revaluation: ABC Company owns only one building that it purchased in 2008 at a cost of 4,000,000 with an estimated life of 20 years. As of December 31, 2012 the carrying value of the building is $3,000,000. The balance in the Building account is the $4,000,000 historical cost and the accumulated depreciation balance is $1,000,000. On December 31, 2012 after 5 years of depreciation, the company sold the building for $3,700,000.
What is the amount of gain or loss on the sale?
Show the journal entry to record the sale.
book value of building |
4000000 |
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less accumulated depreciation |
1000000 |
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carrying value of building |
3000000 |
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selling price of building |
3700000 |
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carrying value of building |
3000000 |
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gain on sale of building |
700000 |
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journal entry |
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date |
explanation |
debit |
credit |
31-Dec |
cash |
3700000 |
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accumulated depreciation-building |
1000000 |
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building |
4000000 |
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gain on sale of building |
700000 |
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