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of net income reported during a period. 6. On January 1, 2018, Kessler company s

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of net income reported during a period. 6. On January 1, 2018, Kessler company sold a machine for $18,400 that it had used for several years. The acquisition cost of the machine was $75,000 with an estimated residual value at time o and had accumulated depreciation of $53,600 at the time of sale. When recording this include a (an) f acquisition of $8,000 transaction, it should Loss on disposal account of $3,000. a. b. Decrease of $21,400 to the Truck account. Gain on disposal account for $3,000. c. d. Gain on disposal account for $5,000

Explanation / Answer

Answer:-

Sale value of machine =$18400

Book value of machine =Cost of machine – Accumulated depreciation

                                       =$75000 - $53600 =$21400

Sale value of machine =$18400

Loss on disposal of machine =Book value - Sale value of machine

                                       =$21400-$18400 =$3000

Journal entry:

Cash A/c                                     Dr.                        $18400

Accumulated depreciation A/c   Dr.                        $53600

Loss on disposal of machine                                      $3000

          Machinery                                                                       $75000

Explanation :- If cash < Book value = Loss (Debit)

                        If cash > Book value = Gain (Credit)