Cikan Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $16,200,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 90,000,000 tons. During

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Cikan Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $16,200,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 90,000,000 tons. During the current year, 13,750,000 tons were mined and sold.
(a) Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.
(b) Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense.

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Accounting

ISBN: 978-0324662962

23rd Edition

Authors: Jonathan E. Duchac, James M. Reeve, Carl S. Warren

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