Equipment Was Purchased for $24,000

question 136

Essay

Equipment was purchased for $24,000. The equipment's estimated useful life was 5 years, and its residual value was $4,000. The straight-line method of depreciation was used. Calculate gain or loss on sale if the equipment is sold for $18,000 at the end of the first year. Give journal entry to record the sale of equipment at book value.

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Definitions:

Creditor Beneficiary

A third party that benefits from a contract between two other parties, where the promisor agrees to pay a debt that the promisee owes to the third party.

Donee Beneficiary

An individual who benefits from a contract between two other parties, with the intent that the benefits of the contract apply to this third party.

Acceptance

The act of agreeing to the terms of an offer, thereby creating a binding contract.

Antiassignment Clause

A contract provision that prohibits the transfer of rights or delegation of duties under the contract to another party without the original party's consent.