How to record the depreciation expense


Response to the following problem:

Assume the following income statement and balance sheet information:

Revenue                                  $ 0

Depreciation expense                (100)

Net loss                                  $(100)

 

2017  Dr. (Cr.)

   2016 Dr. (Cr.)

Cash

$350

$650

Machinery

500

200

Accumulated depreciation - machinery

(250)

(150)

Retained earnings

(600)

(700)

No machinery was disposed during the year. All machinery purchases were paid in cash.

Required:

1. Prepare a journal entry to record the depreciation expense for the year. Determine the cash effect.

2. Prepare a journal entry to account for the change in the Machinery balance sheet account. What is the cash effect of this entry?

3. Prepare a statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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