Problem:
Jeter Company purchased a new machine on May 1, 1998 for $176,000. At the time of acquisition, the machine was estimated to have a useful life of ten years and an estimated salvage value of $8,000. The company has recorded monthly depreciation using the straight-line method. On March 1, 2007, the machine was sold for $24,000. What should be the loss recognized from the sale of the machine?
Morganstern Company purchased machinery for $320,000 on January 1, 2004. Straight-line depreciation has been recorded based on a $20,000 salvage value and a 5-year useful life. The machinery was sold on May 1, 2008 at a gain of $6,000. How much cash did Morganstern receive from the sale of the machinery?