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4 July, 09:36

An asset was purchased for $33,000 on January 1, 2019. The asset's estimated useful life was five years, and its residual value was $4,000. The straight-line method of depreciation was used. Calculate the gain or loss if the asset is sold for $26,000 on December 31, 2019, the last day of the accounting period.

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  1. 4 July, 12:32
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    loss of $1,200

    Explanation:

    Depreciation is the systematic allocation of cost to an asset. it is given as

    Depreciation = (cost - salvage value) / useful life

    When an asset is sold at an amount lower than its carrying or net book value, a loss on sale/disposal is recognized otherwise, a gain on disposal. The netbook value is the cost less accumulated depreciation.

    Depreciation = ($33,000 - $4,000) / 5

    = $5800

    Netbook value at disposal = $33,000 - $5800

    = $27,200

    Gain / (loss) on disposal = $26,000 - $27,200

    = ($1,200)
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