In: Accounting
A company had a piece of equipment destroyed by a tornado. The equipment originally cost $85,000 with accumulated depreciation of $60,000. The proceeds from the insurance company were $20,000. Should the company recognize a gain or a loss and for what amount?
| Book value of the equipment = 85000-60000 = | 25000 |
| Loss on destruction = 25000-20000 = | 5000 |
| The company should recognize a loss of $5000 |