D Lane purchased two cars for his business under hire purchase agreements: Both agreements provided for payment
Question:
D Lane purchased two cars for his business under hire purchase agreements:
Both agreements provided for payment to be made in 24 monthly instalments commencing on the last day of the month following purchase.
On 1 September 2017, vehicle DL 1 was involved in a crash and was declared a write-off. In full settlement on 20 September 2017:
(a) The motor insurers paid out £18,750; and
(b) The hire purchase company accepted £10,700 for the termination of the agreement.
The firm prepares its financial statements to 31 December and provides depreciation on a straight line basis at a rate of 25% per annum for motor vehicles, apportioned as from the date of purchase and up to the date of disposal.
All instalments were paid on the due dates.
The remaining balance on the hire purchase company account in respect of vehicle DL 1 is to be written off.
Required:
Record these transactions in the following accounts, carrying down the balances as on 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2017:
(a) Motor vehicles
(b) Depreciation
(c) Hire purchase company
(d) Assets disposal.
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Frank Woods Business Accounting Volume 2
ISBN: 9781292085050
13th Edition
Authors: Frank Wood, Alan Sangster