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ISBN: 9781260725254

Author: PHILLIPS

Publisher: MCG

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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 exp…

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…

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Chapter 9, Problem 9ME

Recording the Disposal of a Long-Lived Asset

Prepare journal entries to record these transactions: (a) Morrell Corporation disposed of two computers at the end of their useful lives. The computers had cost $4,800 and their Accumulated Depreciation was $4,800. No residual value was received. (b) Assume the same information as (a), except that Accumulated Depreciation, updated to the date of disposal, was $3,600.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that disposal is an activity of selling the worn-out assets that is no longer in need for the business, in return of some consideration.

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