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16 January, 19:59

Kingbird Company exchanged equipment used in its manufacturing operations plus $4,200 in cash for similar equipment used in the operations of Oriole Company. The following information pertains to the exchange.

Kingbird Co. Oriole Co.

Equipment (cost) $39,200 $39,200

Accumulated depreciation26,600 14,000

Fair value of equipment17,500 21,700

Cash given up4,200

Prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of both companies. Assume that the exchange lacks commercial substance.

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  1. 16 January, 21:44
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    Books of the Kingbird Co.

    Date Particular Debit $ Credit $

    Equipment - New (balancing figure) a/c Dr 17,200

    Accumulated depreciation (old a/c) Dr 26,600

    To, Equipment - Old 39,200

    To Cash a/c 4,200

    Books of the Oriole Co.

    Equipment - New (39,200 - 14,000 - 4,200) a/c Dr 21,000

    Accumulated depreciation a/c Dr 14,000

    Cash a/c Dr 4,200

    To Equipment - Old a/c 39,200

    Explanation:

    Books of the Kingbird Co.

    Date Particular Debit $ Credit $

    Equipment - New (balancing figure) a/c Dr 17,200

    Accumulated depreciation (old a/c) Dr 26,600

    To, Equipment - Old 39,200

    To Cash a/c 4,200

    Books of the Oriole Co.

    Equipment - New (39,200 - 14,000 - 4,200) a/c Dr 21,000

    Accumulated depreciation a/c Dr 14,000

    Cash a/c Dr 4,200

    To Equipment - Old a/c 39,200
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