In: Accounting
Company discarded a computer system originally
purchased for $18,000. The accumulated depreciation was $17,200.
The company should recognize a(an):
Select one:
a. $800 loss.
b. $8,000 loss.
c. $0 gain or loss.
d. $800 gain.
Answer: a - $800 loss
Explanation
Purchase Cost = $18000
Written down value of computer system = Cost - Accumulated Depreciation
= $18000 - $17200 = $800
Company discarded a computer system carrying a value of $800. ie $800 will be recognized as loss.