In: Accounting
Derek's Machine Works Ltd. owns a lathe with an original cost of $250,000 and |
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a current book value of $65,000. The company is considering exchanging or trading-in |
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their existing machine for more suitable machines owned by Bernie, Tino and |
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Mariano Machine Dealers Co. |
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Information pertaining to the prospective exchanges or trade-in is as follows: |
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Bernie |
Tino |
Mariano |
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Cost basis |
$ 325,000 |
160,000 |
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Accum. Deprec. |
$ 175,000 |
60,000 |
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Fair Value |
$ 125,000 |
72,250 |
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List price |
$ 275,000 |
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Inventory cost |
$ 225,000 |
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Assume these transactions lack "commercial substance" |
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Instructions |
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Record the exchange on the books of Derek and Bernie assuming that |
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Derek will pay Bernie $40,000. (Fair value of Derek's machine = $85,000). |
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Record the exchange on the books of Derek and Tino assuming that |
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Tino pays Derek $12,750 |
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Record the purchase/sale on the books of Derek and Mariano assuming that |
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Derek pays Mariano $190,000 |