Question

Amble Inc. exchanged a truck with a book value of $12,000 and a fair value of $20,000 for a truck and $5,000 cash. The exchange has commercial substance. At what amount should Amble record the truck received?a.$12,000b.$15,000c.$20,000d.$25,000

Answer 1

B. $15,000

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we should understand that there is a difference between the book value and the fair value. This difference will either be a gain or a loss.

Secondly, for the new truck/asset; it should be recognized based on the subtraction of the additional amount paid for the new asset from the fair value of asset exchanged.

Therefore,

The Value of the New Asset= Exchanged Asset's fair value - Consideration paid for the new asset

= The value of the new asset = $20,000 - $5,000= $15,000

The Amount to be recorded for the truck received is $15,000