In: Accounting
Equipment that cost $398,100 and has accumulated depreciation of $318,900 is exchanged for equipment with a fair value of $160,000 and $40,000 cash is received. The exchange lacked commercial substance.
(a)
Calculate the gain to be recognized from the exchange.
Gain recognized | $ |
a)
Gain recognized |
$24,160 |
Workings:
Carrying value of Old Equipment = Cost – Accumulated Depreciation
= $398,100 - $318,900
= $79,200
Fair value of new equipment = $160,000
Cash received = $40,000
Total Gain = Fair value of new equipment + Cash received - Carrying value of Old Equipment
= $160,000 + $40,000 - $79,200
= $120,800
Cash Received (Boot) % = Cash received / (Cash received + Fair value of new equipment)
= 40,000 / (40,000 + 160,000)
= 20%
Since the cash boot is less than 25%, the entire gain cannot be recognized. So, the gain amount that will be recognized can be calculated as follows:
Gain recognized = Total gain x Cash Received (Boot) %
= $120,800 x 20%
= $24,160