Problem 3 A machine that cost $ 26,000 had an estimated salvage value of $ 2,000 and an estimated life of 4 years. The firm used double-declining balance for two years and then sold the machine for $ 8,300. Prepare the journal entry for the disposition of the machine.
straight line rate of depreciation |
1/4 |
25% |
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double declining rate of depreciation |
25*2 |
50% |
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Year |
cost of machine |
depreciation rate |
annual depreciation |
balance at year |
1 |
26000 |
0.5 |
13000 |
13000 |
2 |
13000 |
0.5 |
6500 |
6500 |
Accumulated depreciation |
19500 |
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Book value of machine |
6500 |
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date |
explanation |
debit |
credit |
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cash |
8300 |
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accumulated depreciation |
19500 |
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machine |
26000 |
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gain on sale of machine |
1800 |
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