A Company Sells a Long-Lived Asset That Originally Cost $200,000

question 135

Multiple Choice

A company sells a long-lived asset that originally cost $200,000 for $50,000 on December 31,2014.The accumulated depreciation account had a balance of $110,000 after the current year's depreciation of $45,000 had been recorded.The company should recognize a:

• A)$100,000 loss on sale.
• B)$40,000 gain on sale.
• C)$40,000 loss on sale.
• D)$25,000 loss on sale.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

The day-to-day actions a company takes through its production, sales of goods, or provision of services, as reflected in its cash flow.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor expenses.

Cash Basis

A financial recording approach that logs income and expenditures at the time of actual receipt or payment, rather than when they are earned or owed.

Investing Activities

Transactions and events related to the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not considered cash equivalents.