Question

Monty Corporation owns machinery that cost $26,400 when purchased on July 1, 2017. Depreciation has been recorded at a rate of $3,168 per year, resulting in a balance in accumulated depreciation of $11,088 at December 31, 2020. The machinery is sold on September 1, 2021, for $13,860. Prepare journal entries to (a) update depreciation for 2021 and (b) record the sale.

Answer 1

a

Depreciation Expense $2,112 (debit)

Accumulated Depreciation $2,112 (credit)

b.

Cash $13,860 (debit)

Accumulated Depreciation $13,200 (debit)

Machinery at Cost $26,400 (credit)

Profit and loss $660 (credit)

Step-by-step explanation:

a.

2021 Depreciation Expense calculation

Depreciation Expense = $3,168 × 8 /12

= $2,112

Therefore total accumulated depreciation will be :

Accumulated depreciation = $11,088 + $2,112

= $13,200

b.

The following happen when the asset is sold :

1. Derecognize the cost of asset
2. Derecognize the accumulated depreciation of the asset
3. Recognize the proceeds from sale
4. Recognize the profit or loss on the sale of the asset.