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8 January, 03:39

On January 2, 2017, Bering Co. disposes of a machine costing $44,000 with accumulated depreciation of $24,625. Prepare the entries to record the disposal. under each of the following separate assumptions. 1. The machine is sold for $18,250 cash. 2. The machine is traded in for a newer machine having a $60,200 cashprice. A $25,000 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paidin cash. Assume the asset exchange has commercial substance. 3. The machine is traded in for a newer machine having a $60,200 cashprice. A $15,000 trade-in allowance is received, and the balance is paidin cash. Assume the asset exchange has commercial substance.

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  1. 8 January, 07:38
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    Scenario 1: Loss on Disposal of $1,125

    Scenario 2: Gain on Disposal of $5,625

    Scenario 3: Loss on Disposal of $4,375

    Explanation:

    Scenario 1

    Debit Credit

    Debit Cash Received $18,250

    Debit Accumulated Depreciation $24,625

    Debit Loss on Disposal (Balancing Figure) $1,125

    Credit Machine at Cost $44,000

    (To record disposal of Machine for Cash)

    Scenario 2

    Debit Credit

    Debit New Machine - Trade in Allowance $25,000

    Debit Accumulated Depreciation $24,625

    Credit Gain on Disposal (Balancing Figure) $5,625

    Credit Machine at Cost $44,000

    (To record disposal of Machine with Trade in Allowance)

    Debit New Machine at Cost $60,200

    Credit Trade in Allowance $25,000

    Credit Cash $35,200

    (To record acquisition of New Machine)

    Scenario 3

    Debit Credit

    Debit New Machine - Trade in Allowance $15,000

    Debit Accumulated Depreciation $24,625

    Debit Loss on Disposal (Balancing Figure) $4,375

    Credit Machine at Cost $44,000

    (To record disposal of Machine with Trade in Allowance)

    Debit New Machine at Cost $60,200

    Credit Trade in Allowance $15,000

    Credit Cash $45,200

    (To record acquisition of New Machine)
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