Chapter 9, Problem 9.2AP

(a)

To determine

Disposal of Assets: Disposal is an activity of selling the worn-out assets that is no longer in need for the business, in return of some consideration. Disposal may be made in any of the following situations:

• Disposal with no gain no loss: When the asset is disposed with no consideration received.
• Disposal with gain: When the asset is disposed for more than its book value (original cost less accumulated depreciation).
• Disposal with loss: When the asset is disposed for less than its book value.

To journalize: the transactions of the plant assets for the year 2015.

(b)

To determine

Adjusting entries are the journal entries that are recorded at an end of an accounting period. It adjusts the income and expense account to comply with the accrual based accounting. This accounting system states that the revenues should be recognized when it is earned, and the expenses should be recognized when it is incurred, irrespective to cash received or paid for it.

To Record: The adjusting entries for depreciation for 2015.

(c)

To determine

To Prepare: the plant assets section of Corporation N’s balance sheet as on December 31, 2015.