Question

Blossom Company had the following transactions. 1. Sold land (cost $8,400) for $10,500. 2. Issued common stock at par for $22,200. 3. Recorded depreciation on buildings for $12,200. 4. Paid salaries of $7,400. 5. Issued 1,000 shares of $1 par value common stock for equipment worth $8,100. 6. Sold equipment (cost $13,800, accumulated depreciation $9,660) for $1,656. (a) For each transaction above, prepare the journal entry.

Answer 1

Item 1

Debit : Cash $10,500

Credit : Land $8,400

Credit : Profit and Loss $2,100

Item 2

Debit : Cash $22,200

Credit : Common Stock $22,200

Item 3

Debit : Depreciation Expense $12,200

Credit : Accumulated Depreciation $12,200

Item 4

Debit : Salaries Expense $7,400

Credit : Cash $7,400

Item 5

Debit : Equipment $8,100

Credit : Common Stock $1,000

Credit : Common Stock Paid in Excess of Par $7,100

Item 6

Debit : Cash $1,656

Debit ; Accumulated Depreciation $9,660

Debit : Profit and Loss $2,484

Credit : Cost $13,800

Explanation :

See the entries prepared above.

Note on Sale of Assets :

When a sale of asset is made, derecognize the cost of asset, derecognize the accumulated depreciation, recognize the profit or loss on sale and finally recognize the cash receipts.