When a company disposes of a depreciable asset, depreciation is calculated based on the last year date of disposal.
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If a company truck that cost $12,000, with a book value of $10,000 is sold for $4,000, the sale would result in a:
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Accounting gains and losses on the disposal of depreciable assets are determined by comparing:
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| a) | the asset's book value and the net disposal proceeds. | |
| b) | the original cost and the asset's book value. | |
| c) | the original cost and the asset's replacement cost. | |
| d) | the original cost and the net disposal proceeds. | |
Zippy Company purchased equipment for $24,000 with an estimated salvage value of $4,000. It also estimates a useful life of 5 years. If the company used the straight-line depreciation method the depreciation expense would be:
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A machine that cost $15,000 with a book value of $1,500 is sold for $1,900, and an entry is made. Which of the following is true about the entry?
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| a) | Accumulated Depreciation is debited for $2,000. | |
| b) | Machinery is credited for $1,500. | |
| c) | Loss on Sale of Machinery is credited for $1,900. | |
| d) | Accumulated Depreciation is debited for $13,500. | |
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Gaston recently incurred costs associated with replacing the oil in one of its tractors. How should this cost be accounted for?
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| a) | As a repair and maintenance expense. | |
| b) | As an increase in the cost basis of the tractor. | |
| c) | As a reduction of accumulated depreciation associated with the tractor. | |
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