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Ly Company disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their dispos

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Question

Ly Company disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their disposal, the accounts reflected the following:

Machine B: On January 1, this machine suffered irreparable damage from an accident and was removed immediately by a salvage company at no cost.

Prepare the journal entry related to the disposal of Machine A and B at the beginning of the current year. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

First Journal Entry = Record the current year depreciation for Machine A prior to disposal.

Second Journal Entry= Machine A: Sold on January 1 for $9,000 cash. Record the transaction

Third Journal Entry= Record the current year depreciation for Machine B prior to disposal.

Last Journal Entry= Machine B: On January 1, this machine suffered irreparable damage from an accident and was removed immediately by a salvage company at no cost. Record the transaction.

Ly Company disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their disposal, the accounts reflected the following:

Explanation / Answer

Journal Entries:

1)

Debit Depreciation $5400

Credit Accumulated Depreciation Machine A $5400

2)

Debit Cash $9000

Debit   Accumulated Depreciation Machine A $27000

Credit   Machine A $30000

Credit Income on sale of Machine A $6000

3)

Debit Depreciation $4000

Credit Accumulated Depreciation Machine B $4000

4)

Debit   Accumulated Depreciation Machine B $48000

Debit Loss on disposal of Machine B $11200

Credit   Machine B $59200