Maxa Marina exchanged a boat with a cost of $80,000 (now 75% depreciated) and fair value of $25,000 for another boat with a current fair value of $27,000. No cash was paid or received. The new boat will perform the same function as the old boat, but cash flows are expected to last for 5 years longer with the new boat. At what value should Maxa record the new boat? $20,000 $27,000 $25,000 $2,000
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.
Value to be recorded the new boat = Fair Value of asset given if available
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