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22 October, 04:16

Tamarisk Corporation acquires a coal mine at a cost of $464,000. Intangible development costs total $116,000. After extraction has occurred, Tamarisk must restore the property (estimated fair value of the obligation is $92,800), after which it can be sold for $185,600. Tamarisk estimates that 4,640 tons of coal can be extracted. If 812 tons are extracted the first year, prepare the journal entry to record depletion.

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  1. 22 October, 04:48
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    Journal Entry

    Date Description Debit Credit

    Depletion expenses $85,260

    Accumulated Depletion $85,260

    Explanation:

    Total cost of MIne

    Cost of acquisition $464,000

    intangible development cost 116,000

    Obligation cost 92,800

    salvage value (185,600)

    487,200

    Depletion cost per ton = $487,200/4640 tons

    = $105/ton

    Depletion expenses for the year = $105 x 812 = $85,260
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