At December 31, 2020, Cord Company's plant asset and accumulated depreciation and amortization accounts had balances as follows: Category Plant Asset Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Land $ 178,000 $ — Land improvements — — Buildings 1,650,000 331,900 Equipment 1,275,000 320,500 Automobiles and trucks 175,000 103,325 Leasehold improvements 222,000 111,000 Depreciation methods and useful lives: Buildings—150% declining balance; 25 years. Equipment—Straight line; 10 years. Automobiles and trucks—200% declining balance; 5 years, all acquired after 2017. Leasehold improvements—Straight line. Land improvements—Straight line. Depreciation is computed to the nearest month and residual values are immaterial. Transactions during 2021 and other information: On January 6, 2021, a plant facility consisting of land and building was acquired from King Corp. in exchange for 28,000 shares of Cord's common stock. On this date, Cord's stock had a fair value of $50 a share. Current assessed values of land and building for property tax purposes are $195,000 and $585,000, respectively. On March 25, 2021, new parking lots, streets, and sidewalks at the acquired plant facility were completed at a total cost of $210,000. These expenditures had an estimated useful life of 12 years. The leasehold improvements were completed on December 31, 2017, and had an estimated useful life of eight years. The related lease, which would terminate on December 31, 2023, was renewable for an additional four-year term. On April 30, 2021, Cord exercised the renewal option. On July 1, 2021, equipment was purchased at a total invoice cost of $328,000. Additional costs of $10,000 for delivery and $53,000 for installation were incurred. On September 30, 2021, Cord purchased a new automobile for $12,800. On September 30, 2021, a truck with a cost of $24,300 and a book value of $9,600 on date of sale was sold for $11,800. Depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $2,160. On December 20, 2021, equipment with a cost of $18,500 and a book value of $3,050 at date of disposition was scrapped without cash recovery. Required: 1. Prepare a schedule analyzing the changes in each of the plant asset accounts during 2021. Do not analyze changes in accumulated depreciation and amortization. 2. For each asset category, prepare a schedule showing depreciation or amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2021.

At December 31, 2020, Cord Company's plant asset and accumulated depreciation and amortization accounts had balances as follows: Category Plant Asset Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Land $ 178,000 $ — Land improvements — — Buildings 1,650,000 331,900 Equipment 1,275,000 320,500 Automobiles and trucks 175,000 103,325 Leasehold improvements 222,000 111,000 Depreciation methods and useful lives: Buildings—150% declining balance; 25 years. Equipment—Straight line; 10 years. Automobiles and trucks—200% declining balance; 5 years, all acquired after 2017. Leasehold improvements—Straight line. Land improvements—Straight line. Depreciation is computed to the nearest month and residual values are immaterial. Transactions during 2021 and other information: On January 6, 2021, a plant facility consisting of land and building was acquired from King Corp. in exchange for 28,000 shares of Cord's common stock. On this date, Cord's stock had a fair value of $50 a share. Current assessed values of land and building for property tax purposes are $195,000 and $585,000, respectively. On March 25, 2021, new parking lots, streets, and sidewalks at the acquired plant facility were completed at a total cost of $210,000. These expenditures had an estimated useful life of 12 years. The leasehold improvements were completed on December 31, 2017, and had an estimated useful life of eight years. The related lease, which would terminate on December 31, 2023, was renewable for an additional four-year term. On April 30, 2021, Cord exercised the renewal option. On July 1, 2021, equipment was purchased at a total invoice cost of $328,000. Additional costs of $10,000 for delivery and $53,000 for installation were incurred. On September 30, 2021, Cord purchased a new automobile for $12,800. On September 30, 2021, a truck with a cost of $24,300 and a book value of $9,600 on date of sale was sold for $11,800. Depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $2,160. On December 20, 2021, equipment with a cost of $18,500 and a book value of $3,050 at date of disposition was scrapped without cash recovery. Required: 1. Prepare a schedule analyzing the changes in each of the plant asset accounts during 2021. Do not analyze changes in accumulated depreciation and amortization. 2. For each asset category, prepare a schedule showing depreciation or amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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At December 31, 2020, Cord Company's plant asset and accumulated depreciation and amortization accounts had balances as follows:

Category	Plant Asset		Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Land	$	178,000		$	—
Land improvements		—			—
Buildings		1,650,000			331,900
Equipment		1,275,000			320,500
Automobiles and trucks		175,000			103,325
Leasehold improvements		222,000			111,000

Depreciation methods and useful lives:
Buildings—150% declining balance; 25 years.
Equipment—Straight line; 10 years.
Automobiles and trucks—200% declining balance; 5 years, all acquired after 2017.
Leasehold improvements—Straight line.
Land improvements—Straight line.

Depreciation is computed to the nearest month and residual values are immaterial. Transactions during 2021 and other information:

On January 6, 2021, a plant facility consisting of land and building was acquired from King Corp. in exchange for 28,000 shares of Cord's common stock. On this date, Cord's stock had a fair value of $50 a share. Current assessed values of land and building for property tax purposes are $195,000 and $585,000, respectively.
On March 25, 2021, new parking lots, streets, and sidewalks at the acquired plant facility were completed at a total cost of $210,000. These expenditures had an estimated useful life of 12 years.
The leasehold improvements were completed on December 31, 2017, and had an estimated useful life of eight years. The related lease, which would terminate on December 31, 2023, was renewable for an additional four-year term. On April 30, 2021, Cord exercised the renewal option.
On July 1, 2021, equipment was purchased at a total invoice cost of $328,000. Additional costs of $10,000 for delivery and $53,000 for installation were incurred.
On September 30, 2021, Cord purchased a new automobile for $12,800.
On September 30, 2021, a truck with a cost of $24,300 and a book value of $9,600 on date of sale was sold for $11,800. Depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, was $2,160.
On December 20, 2021, equipment with a cost of $18,500 and a book value of $3,050 at date of disposition was scrapped without cash recovery.

Required:

1. Prepare a schedule analyzing the changes in each of the plant asset accounts during 2021. Do not analyze changes in accumulated depreciation and amortization.
2. For each asset category, prepare a schedule showing depreciation or amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2021.

**CORD COMPANY**

**Analysis of Changes in Plant Assets**

*For the Year Ending December 31, 2021*

| Asset Category | Balance 12/31/2020 | Increase | Decrease | Balance 12/31/2021 |
|--------------------------------|---------------------|----------|----------|---------------------|
| Land | $178,000 | | | |
| Land improvements | 0 | | | |
| Buildings | $1,650,000 | | | |
| Equipment | $1,275,000 | | | |
| Automobiles and trucks | $175,000 | | | |
| Leasehold improvements | $222,000 | | | |
| **Total** | **$3,500,000** | | | |

This table provides an overview of the plant assets held by Cord Company for the year ending December 31, 2021. The assets are categorized as Land, Land improvements, Buildings, Equipment, Automobiles and trucks, and Leasehold improvements. The table reflects the initial balances as of December 31, 2020, along with any increases or decreases during the year, and the resulting balances as of December 31, 2021.

**CORD COMPANY**

**Depreciation and Amortization Expense**

*For the Year Ending December 31, 2021*

- **Land Improvements**: [blank space for entry]
- **Buildings**: [blank space for entry]
- **Equipment**: [blank space for entry]
- **Automobiles and Trucks**: [blank space for entry]
- **Leasehold Improvements**: [blank space for entry]

**Total Depreciation and Amortization Expense for 2021**: [blank space for total]

This table is designed to record and sum the depreciation and amortization expenses for specific asset categories over the year. Each category has a space for the expense amount, enabling a comprehensive overview of depreciation costs for financial reporting.

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