In: Accounting
Pru & Co. purchased a vehicle for $48,000 on 1 January 2020. Its Accumulated Depreciation as at 31 December 2023 is $28,000. The Co. uses straight line method of Depreciation. The Trademark was sold for $18,000 as at 31 December 2023 ? Pru & Co. uses calendar year accounting period. What is the result of the sale?
| WORKING NOTES: 1 | ||
| CALCULATION OF BOOK VALUE OF THE ASSETS AS ON 31 DECEMBER 2023 | ||
| Purchase Cost of Vehicle | $ 48,000 | |
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation as on Dec 2023 | $ 28,000 | |
| Book Value of Vehicle as on Dec 2023 | $ 20,000 | |
| SOLUTION | ||
| CALCULATION OF GAIN OR LOSS ON SALE OF VEHICLES | ||
| Sale Value of the Vehicle | $ 18,000 | |
| Less : Book Value of the Vehicle as on Dec 2023 | $ 20,000 | |
| Loss on sale of Vehicle | $ -2,000 | |
| Answer = There is loss of $ 2,000 on sale of Vehicle | ||