A Fixed Asset with a Cost of $41,000 and Accumulated

question 113

Multiple Choice

A fixed asset with a cost of $41,000 and accumulated depreciation of $36,500 is traded for a similar asset priced at $60,000. Assuming a trade-in allowance of $3,000, the recognized loss on the trade is

• A) $3,000
• B) $4,500
• C) $500
• D) $1,500

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Definitions:

Net 60

A payment term indicating that payment is due 60 days after the invoice date.

Lock Box System

A banking service provided to companies for speeding up collection of payments by having those payments sent directly to a bank's PO box, rather than to the company.

Clearing Time

The period between the initiation of a transaction and its settlement, during which the transaction is processed and validated.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term liquidity and operational efficiency of the business.