An entity purchased an equipment for P5,000,000 on January 1, 2020. The equipment had a useful life of 5 years with no residual value. On December 31, 2020, the entity classified the equipment as held for sale. On such date, the fair value less cost of disposal of the equipment was P3,500,000. On December 31, 2021, the entity believed that the criteria for classification as held for sale can no longer be met. Accordingly, the entity decided not to sell the equipment but to continue to use it. On December 31, 2021, the fair value less cost of disposal of the equipment was P2,700,000. What amount should be included in profit or loss in 2021 as a result of the classification? a. 800,000 gain b. 800,000 loss c. 300,000 gain d. 300,000 loss
An entity purchased an equipment for P5,000,000 on January 1, 2020. The equipment had a useful life of 5 years with no residual value. On December 31, 2020, the entity classified the equipment as held for sale. On such date, the fair value less cost of disposal of the equipment was P3,500,000. On December 31, 2021, the entity believed that the criteria for classification as held for sale can no longer be met. Accordingly, the entity decided not to sell the equipment but to continue to use it. On December 31, 2021, the fair value less cost of disposal of the equipment was P2,700,000. What amount should be included in profit or loss in 2021 as a result of the classification?
a. 800,000 gain
b. 800,000 loss
c. 300,000 gain
d. 300,000 loss
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