Here are selected transactions for Evans Corporation for 2014. Jan. 1 Retired a piece of machinery that

Question:

Here are selected transactions for Evan’s Corporation for 2014.

Jan. 1 Retired a piece of machinery that was purchased on January 1, 2004. The machine cost $47,000 and had a useful life of 10 years with no salvage value.

Mar. 31 Sold a computer that was purchased on January 1, 2011. The computer cost $43,400 and had a useful life of 7 years with no salvage value. The computer was sold for $25,000.

Dec. 31 Discarded a delivery truck that was purchased on January 1, 2011. The truck cost $30,000 and was depreciated based on a 6-year useful life with a $3,000 salvage value.

Instructions

Journalize all entries required on the above dates, including entries to update depreciation on assets disposed of, where applicable. Evan’s Corporation uses straight-line depreciation.

Salvage Value
Salvage value is the estimated book value of an asset after depreciation is complete, based on what a company expects to receive in exchange for the asset at the end of its useful life. As such, an asset’s estimated salvage value is an important... Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...