Determine the residual value of equipment


Response to the following problem:

Equipment with an estimated residual value at acquisition of $15,000 was sold on December 31, 2013, for $20,000 cash. The following data were available at the time of sale:

Acquisition cost $100,000 Accumulated depreciation on December 31, 2013, after adjustment 85,000

When this transaction is recorded, it should include a

debit of $20,000 to the Accumulated Depreciation account.

debit of $80,000 to the Loss on Disposal account.

credit of $20,000 to the Equipment account.

credit of $5,000 to the Gain on Disposal account.

 

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Financial Accounting: Determine the residual value of equipment
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