Answer :
Answer:
Dr Computer $3,300
Dr Accumulated depreciation-Truck $18,000
Cr Truck - Fixed Asset $20,000
Cr Gain on disposal of truck (Balancing Figure) $800
Cr Cash Account $500
Explanation:
The disposal of a Fixed asset is a three step procedure and is given as under:
- Remove the Accumulated depreciation and the cost of the fixed asset
- Record the receipt of the consideration at Fair Value
- Record the payment or receipt of the cash
Always remember that the balancing figure will go to Profit and loss statement.
Step1: Remove the Accumulated depreciation and the cost of the fixed asset
The asset value and the accumulated depreciation would be removed from the books of accounts and the balance figure would be transfered to profit and loss account.
Dr Accumulated Depreciation $18,000
Dr Profit & Loss Account $2,000
Cr Truck - Fixed Asset $20,000
Step2: Record the receipt of the consideration at Fair Value
Dr Computer - Fixed Asset $3,300
Cr Profit and Loss Account $3,300
Step3: Record the payment or receipt of the cash
The receipt of the payment will treated as:
Dr Profit and loss Account $500
Cr Cash Account $500
The aggregate Effect if I summarizee would be:
Dr Computer $3,300
Dr Accumulated depreciation-Truck $18,000
Cr Truck - Fixed Asset $20,000
Cr Gain on disposal of truck (Balancing Figure) $800
Cr Cash Account $500