During the Current Year,a Company Exchanged an Old Truck Costing

question 19

Essay

During the current year,a company exchanged an old truck costing $58,000 with accumulated depreciation of $52,000 for a new truck.The new truck had a cash price of $80,000 and the company received a $16,000 trade-in allowance on the old truck with the balance of $64,000 paid in cash.Prepare the journal entry to record the exchange.

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flows

The difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, showing the company's financial health and liquidity.

Managerial Purposes

Utilized to describe the actions or decisions made by managers in running a company, often aimed at achieving strategic goals and maintaining operational efficiency.

Accounting Income

It is the income reported by a company as per the accounting principles, including all revenues minus expenses, excluding any unrealized gains or losses.

Adjustments

Modifications made to financial statements or data to correct inaccuracies or allocate revenues and expenses.