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8 February, 13:15

During the current year, Martinez Company disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their disposal, the accounts reflected the following: Asset Original Cost Residual Value Estimated Life Accumulated Depreciation (straight-line) Machine A $ 81,200 $ 7,400 15 years $ 63,960 (13 years) Machine B 25,000 3,000 8 years 16,500 (6 years) The machines were disposed of in the following ways: Machine A: Sold on January 2 for $25,000 cash. Machine B: On January 2, this machine was sold to a salvage company at zero proceeds (and zero cost of removal). Required: 1. & 2. Prepare the journal entries related to the disposal of Machine A and B on the January 2 of the current year. TIP: When no cash is received on disposal, the loss on disposal will equal the book value of the asset at the time of disposal. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

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  1. 8 February, 15:40
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    S. NO. Accounts title and Explanations Debit Credit

    1 Cash $25,000

    Accumulated Depreciation - Machine A $63,960

    Gain on Dispose: $10,400

    Machine A $78,560

    Accumulated Depreciation - Machine B $16,500

    Loss on Disposal $10,700

    Machine B $27,200

    Note: - When the net value of the commodity disposed of is smaller than the amount paid, there is a benefit. If the worth of the book is MOT, there is a cost.
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