Maxim Sdn Bhd bought a machine for RM100,000 and sold the machine for RM40,000 in cash, after having compiled RM65,000 of accumulated depreciation. Prepare the journal entries to record the disposal of 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.
Maxim Sdn Bhd bought a machine for RM100,000 and sold the machine for RM40,000 in cash, after having compiled RM65,000 of
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