Recording Subsequent Expenditures After 25% of the useful life had expired on equipment with an original cost of $150,000 and no salvage value, a major component of the equipment is unexpectedly replaced. The old component was expected to last as long as the equipment itself, and the company’s accounting records on the component indicate it originally cost $30,000 and had no expected salvage value. The replacement component cost $45,000 and has no usefulness beyond that of the equipment. Prepare the entries to record the component replacement, assuming a cash purchase. Note: Record debit accounts in alphabetical order using the first letter of the account name. Account Name Dr. Cr. AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A Answer Answer AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A Answer Answer AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A Answer Answer To remove old component. AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A Answer Answer AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A Answer Answer To record replacement.
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.
Recording Subsequent Expenditures
After 25% of the useful life had expired on equipment with an original cost of $150,000 and no salvage value, a major component of the equipment is unexpectedly replaced. The old component was expected to last as long as the equipment itself, and the company’s accounting records on the component indicate it originally cost $30,000 and had no expected salvage value. The replacement component cost $45,000 and has no usefulness beyond that of the equipment.
Prepare the entries to record the component replacement, assuming a cash purchase.
Note: Record debit accounts in alphabetical order using the first letter of the account name.
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AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A | Answer
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AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A | Answer
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AnswerCashPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentBuildingLandConstruction in ProcessAccumulated DepreciationAccounts PayableProperty Tax PayableAsset Retirement ObligationNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockContribution RevenueGain on Asset ExchangeAccretion ExpenseDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseInterest ExpenseRepair ExpenseLoss on Asset ExchangeLoss on Asset ReplacementLoss on Construction of BuildingLoss on DisposalLoss on Settlement of Asset Retirement ObligationN/A | Answer
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