In: Accounting
Computing Depreciation, Net Book Value, and Gain or Loss
on Asset Sale
Lynch Company owns and operates a delivery van that originally cost
$51,200. Lynch has recorded straight-line depreciation on the van
for four years, calculated assuming a $5,000 expected salvage value
at the end of its estimated six-year useful life. Depreciation was
last recorded at the end of the fourth year, at which time Lynch
disposes of this van.
a. Compute the net book value of the van on the disposal
date.
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b. Compute the gain or loss on sale of the van if the disposal
proceeds are:
Use a negative sign with your answer if the sale results in a loss.
1. A cash amount equal to the van’s net book value. $Answer
2. $23,000 cash. $Answer
3. $19,000 cash. $Answer