Chapter 10, Problem 8P

To determine

Exchange of Used asset and commercial substance: Sometimes an asset can be acquired in exchange of an existing used asset. The used asset would be exchanged at a price which may be more or less than the cost of the new asset. Any deficit resulting from the exchange is paid in cash. This exchange may result in a gain or loss on the disposal of the old asset, which should be recorded as part of the transaction. When the exchange is for nonmonetary assets, fair value is the basis of measurement. If the future cash flows are likely to change as a result of the exchange then the transaction has commercial substance.

To prepare: To prepare the journal entries to record the exchange on the books of each company.