Riley Corp. acquired equipment on January 2, Year 1, at a cost
of $570,000 with an estimated useful life of twelve years and an
estimated residual value of $49,500. Please be sure to
label each section of your answer below.
Required:
(a) | What is the annual amount of depreciation for each of the first three years, assuming the straight-line method of depreciation is used? Please show your calculation(s). |
(b) | What is the book value of the equipment on January 1, Year 4? Please show your calculation. |
(c) | Assuming that the equipment is sold on January 2, Year 4, for $426,500, journalize the entry to record the sale. |
(d) | Assuming that the equipment is sold on January 2, Year 4, for $495,000 (instead of $426,500), journalize the entry to record the sale. |
(a)
Depreciation under Straight-line method = (Cost - Residual value) / Estimated useful life
= ($570,000 - $49,500) / 12
= $43,375
(b)
Accumulated depreciation at January 1, Year 4 = $43,375 * 3 = $130,125
Book value = Cost - Accumulated depreciation
= $570,000 - $130,125
= $439,875
(c)
Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
---|---|---|
Cash | $426,500 | |
Accumulated depreciation | $130,125 | |
Loss on sale (plug) | $13,375 | |
Equipment | $570,000 |
(d)
Account Titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit |
---|---|---|
Cash | $495,000 | |
Accumulated depreciation | $130,125 | |
Gain on sale (plug) | $55,125 | |
Equipment | $570,000 |
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