The following selected events occurred for Orwell Company during the first quarter of 2019: Jan. 11 A motor breaks on a machine and is replaced for $2,400. This replacement was expected when the machine was purchased. Feb. 15 A machine breaks down unexpectedly and requires repairs of $700. Mar. 10 An accident damages some equipment. Repairs cost $2,000. mar 19 A motor breaks on a machine and is replaced for $900. The new motor is of an improved design that increases the capacity of the machine.

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The following selected events occurred for Orwell Company during the first quarter of 2019:

Jan. 11 A motor breaks on a machine and is replaced for $2,400. This replacement was expected when the machine was purchased.

Feb. 15 A machine breaks down unexpectedly and requires repairs of $700.

Mar. 10 An accident damages some equipment. Repairs cost $2,000.

mar 19 A motor breaks on a machine and is replaced for $900. The new motor is of an improved design that increases the capacity of the machine.

march 27 Office layout is rearranged at a cost of $700. At the same time, the walls are repainted for $500.

Required: 1. Prepare journal entries for the preceding transactions.

2. Would any of your answers change if the company used IFRS? If so, how?

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Journal entry is a primary entry that records the financial transactions initially.

 

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