In: Accounting
.Wille Co. trades a used truck for a used car. The trade has been decided to lack commercial substance. The used truck had an original cost of $15,000 and accumulated depreciation of $7,500. The used truck has a fair value of $11,000. The car has a fair value of $9,000. In addition to the car, you receive $2,000. Calculate the amount of gain that will be recognized.
Solution:-
Truck - Original Cost is 15000
Accumulated Dep - 7500
Fair Value - 1100
Car Fair value - 9000
Cash received - 2000
Accumulated Depreciation (Truck ) - 7500
Cars - 9000
Cash - 2000
Gain 3500
Truck 15000
Gain to be recorded 3,500