Question - Acme Corp. bought a machine for $350,000 cash on August 1, 2012. It is expected to last for 10 years with a residual value of $35,000. A new base costing $20,000 was installed at the time of acquisition. Acme Corp's year end is December 31st.
Requirement 1 - Using the double declining balance method and fractional year monthly amortization, answer the following questions:
What is the Depreciation expense in year 2012:
What is the Depreciation expense in year 2013:
Requirement 2 - Using the straight line method and half year amortization for the year of acquisition and disposal, answer the following questions:
What is the Depreciation expense in year 2012:
What is the Depreciation expense in year 2013:
Requirement 3 - Using the information from Requirement 2, prepare the journal entry to record the disposition of the asset for $250,000 cash on February 25, 2014.