The equipment had an original cost of 250000 when purchased


Question - At December 31, 2012, the company decided to change to the straight-line depreciation method on its retail display equipment from double-declining-balance. The equipment had an original cost of $250000 when purchased on January 1, 2011. It has a salvage value of 0 and a 8-year useful life. Depreciation expense recorded prior to 2012 under the double-declining-balance method was $62500. The company has already recorded 2012 depreciation expense of $46875 using the double-declining-balance method.

What are the journal entries?

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Accounting Basics: The equipment had an original cost of 250000 when purchased
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