In: Accounting
Abbott Landscaping purchased a tractor at a cost of $44,000 and sold it three years later for $19,600. Abbott recorded depreciation using the straight-line method, a five-year service life, and a $1,500 residual value. Tractors are included in the Equipment account.
1. Record the sale.
2. Assume the tractor was sold for $15,400 instead of $19,600. Record the sale.
| 
 A  | 
 Cost  | 
 $ 44,000.00  | 
| 
 B  | 
 Residual Value  | 
 $ 1,500.00  | 
| 
 C=A - B  | 
 Depreciable base  | 
 $ 42,500.00  | 
| 
 D  | 
 Life [in years]  | 
 5  | 
| 
 E=C/D  | 
 Annual SLM depreciation  | 
 $ 8,500.00  | 
| 
 Accounts title  | 
 Debit  | 
 Credit  | 
| 
 Cash  | 
 $19,600  | 
|
| 
 Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment ($ 8500 x 3 years)  | 
 $25,500  | 
|
| 
 Gain on sale  | 
 $1,100  | 
|
| 
 Equipment  | 
 $44,000  | 
| 
 Accounts title  | 
 Debit  | 
 Credit  | 
| 
 Cash  | 
 $15,400  | 
|
| 
 Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment ($ 8500 x 3 years)  | 
 $25,500  | 
|
| 
 Loss on sale  | 
 $3,100  | 
|
| 
 Equipment  | 
 $44,000  |