(Equipment work sheet) During 2005 the Streets and Parkways Department of Bacchus City plans to make the...
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(Equipment work sheet)
During 2005 the Streets and Parkways Department of Bacchus City plans to make the following purchases of equipment. Because these items each cost more than $400, they are budgeted under the category of Equipment. The items are the following:
1. Two three-quarter-ton pickup trucks. These trucks will be replacements for existing trucks and will have a net cost (after trade-in) of $9,500 each.
2. One two-ton flatbed truck. This truck is a new item that will be necessary because of the new work crew expected to be hired and the additional streets to be maintained. Estimated cost of the truck is $38,500.
3. Other new items to be purchased for use of the new work crew:
a. One asphalt machine $5,000
b. Two small cement mixers 1,400 each
c. Two jackhammers 1,200 each
d. One asphalt sealer 500
e. One 5’ X 8’ trailer (used) 1,000 4. Other items, which are replacements for existing items, to be purchased:
a. Three 22” lawn mowers $ 500 each
b. Two grass trimmers 3,600 each
c. One welding machine (used) 3,000 In 2003, the Streets and Parkways Department spent $48,250 on equipment.
For 2004, $56,000 has been budgeted, but only $42,360 of this amount has been spent to date. The director of this department estimates that by the end of fiscal year 2004, another $12,000 will be spent for equipment.
Required: Prepare an equipment work sheet for the Streets and Parkways Department.
Step by Step Answer:
Introduction To Government And Not For Profit Accounting
ISBN: 9780130464149
5th Edition
Authors: Martin Ives, Joseph R. Razek, Gordon A. Hosch