Finney Company sold a machine for $15,000. The machine originally cost $35,000 in 2018 and $8,000 was spent on a major overhaul in 2021 (charged to the Equipment account). Accumulated Depreciation on the machine to the date of disposal was $28,000. Prepare the appropriate journal entry to record the disposition of the machine
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
Finney Company sold a machine for $15,000. The machine originally cost $35,000 in 2018 and $8,000 was spent on a major overhaul in 2021 (charged to the Equipment account).
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