In: Accounting
1. On 5 September 2018, Norris Corporation purchased a computer equipment for $100,000, paid $20,000 cash and signed a 6% two-year notes payable for the remaining balance. The equipment was expected to be used for 4 years with a residual value of $10,000. Straight-line depreciation method is used. Depreciation for fractional years is recorded to the nearest full month. The financial year-end date is 31 December.
On 25 February 2020, the company spent $25,000 to completely overhaul the equipment. The management believes the estimated useful life of the equipment will be extended for 3 years more with residual value of $6,000, with effect on 25 February 2020.
Required:
Calculate the depreciation expense of the computer equipment for the year of 2020. Show your workings. (Round ALL answers to 2 decimal places.)
2. Marvel Company purchased motor vehicle costing $1,200,000 on 15 September 2017. The motor vehicle has an estimated useful life of 5 years and residual value of $200,000. Straight-line depreciation method is used. Half-year convention is adopted. On 5 March 2020, the company sold the motor vehicle for $400,000 cash. The company adjusts its accounts annually with the year-end at 31 December.
Required:
(a) Prepare the journal entries to update the depreciation before disposal in 2020;
(b) Prepare the journal entries on 5 March 2020 regarding to the disposal.
1 | |||
Depreciation for 2018 = $ (((100000-10000)/4)*4/12) = $ 7500 | |||
Depreciation for 2019 = $ (((100000-10000)/4)=$ 22500 | |||
Depreciation for 2020 = $ (((100000-10000)/4)*2/12=$ 3750 | |||
Depreciation for 2020 = $ (((100000+25000-6000-7500-22500-3750)/5)*10/12=$ 14208.33 | |||
Total Depreciation for 2020 = 3750 + 14208.33 = $ 17958.33 | |||
2 | |||
Depreciation for 2017 = $(((1200000 - 200000)/5))/2 = $ 100000 | |||
Depreciation for 2018 = $ ((1200000 - 200000)/5) = $ 200000 | |||
Depreciation for 2019 = $ ((1200000 - 200000)/5) = $ 200000 | |||
Depreciation for 2020 = $ ((1200000 - 200000)/5) *2/12= $ 33333.33 | |||
Date | Particulars | Debit | Credit |
05-Mar-20 | Depreciation Expense | 33,333.33 | |
To Accumulated Depreciation | 33,333.33 | ||
( for 2020) | |||
05-Mar-20 | Accumulated Depreciation | 5,33,333.33 | |
Cash | 4,00,000.00 | ||
Loss on Disposal ofEquipment | 2,66,666.67 | ||
To Equipment account | 12,00,000.00 |