The Hong Company purchased for P240,000 cash on July 1, 2014 a machine with an estimated useful life of 10 years and an estimated residual value of P12,000. Depreciation was recorded on a monthly basis using the straight-line method. The machine was sold for P130,000 on September 30,2019. The sale resulted in a how much gain or loss? (Indicate whether gain or loss
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.
The Hong Company purchased for P240,000 cash on July 1, 2014 a machine with an estimated useful life of 10 years and an estimated residual value of P12,000.
The sale resulted in a how much gain or loss? (Indicate whether gain or loss)
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