E9.19B (LO 3) (Nonmonetary Exchange) Mathews Company exchanged equipment used in its manufacturing operations plus $6,000 in cash for similar equipment used in the operations of Biggio Company. The following information pertains to the exchange: Mathews Co. Equipment (cost) Accumulated depreciation Fair value of equipment Cash given up Instructions $56,000 38,000 25,000 6,000 Biggio Co. $56,000 20,000 31,000 a. Prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of both companies. Assume that the exchange lacks commercial substance. b. Prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of both companies. Assume that the exchange has commercial substance.

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E9.19B (LO 3) (Nonmonetary Exchange) Mathews Company exchanged equipment used in its 
manufacturing operations plus $6,000 in cash for similar equipment used in the operations of Biggio 
Company. The following information pertains to the exchange:
 Mathews Co. 
Equipment (cost) 
Accumulated depreciation 
Fair value of equipment 
Cash given up 
Instructions
 $56,000 
38,000 
25,000 
6,000 
Biggio Co.
 $56,000
 20,000
 31,000
 a. Prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of both companies. Assume that the 
exchange lacks commercial substance.
 b. Prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of both companies. Assume that the 
exchange has commercial substance.

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