Let's say that Dr. Tim’s Company purchased a heavy-duty truck on July 1, 2021, for $30,000. It was estimated that it would have a useful life of 10 years and then would have a trade-in value of $6,000. The company uses the straight-line method. It was traded on August 1, 2026, for a similar truck costing $42,000; $16,000 was allowed as trade-in value (also fair value) on the old truck and $26,000 was paid in cash. A comparison of expected cash flows for the trucks includes the exchange lacks commercial substance. What is the entry to record the trade-in? Truck (new) $42,000 Accumulated Depreciation $12,200 ($30,000 - $6,000) x (61 months / 120 months) Loss on Disposal of Trucks $1,800 ($30,000 - $12,200 - $16,000 [trade-in] Trucks (old) $30,000 Cash $26,000
Let's say that Dr. Tim’s Company purchased a heavy-duty truck on July 1, 2021, for $30,000. It was estimated that it would have a useful life of 10 years and then would have a trade-in value of $6,000. The company uses the straight-line method. It was traded on August 1, 2026, for a similar truck costing $42,000; $16,000 was allowed as trade-in value (also fair value) on the old truck and $26,000 was paid in cash. A comparison of expected cash flows for the trucks includes the exchange lacks commercial substance.
What is the entry to record the trade-in?
Truck (new) $42,000
Accumulated Depreciation $12,200 ($30,000 - $6,000) x (61 months / 120 months)
Loss on Disposal of Trucks $1,800 ($30,000 - $12,200 - $16,000 [trade-in]
Trucks (old) $30,000
Cash $26,000
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