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On December 31, 2020, Nash Inc. has a machine with a book value of $958,800. The original cost and related accumulated depreciation at this date are as follows. Machine $1,326,000 Less: Accumulated depreciation 367,200 Book value $958,800 Depreciation is computed at $61,200 per year on a straight-line basis. Presented below is a set of independent situations. For each independent situation, indicate the journal entry to be made to record the transaction. Make sure that depreciation entries are made to update the book value of the machine prior to its disposal.

Answer :

Answer:

a. Depreciation expense = $40,800

b. Depreciation expense = $15,300

c. Depreciation expense = $35,700

Explanation:

Note: This question is not complete as the independent situations are omitted. The 3 independent situations are therefore provided to complete the question as follows:

a. A fire completely destroys the machine on August 31, 2021. An insurance settlement of $438,600 was received for this casualty. Assume the settlement was received immediately.

b. On April 1, 2021, Marigold sold the machine for $1,060,800 to Yoakam Company.

c. On July 31, 2021, the company donated this machine to the Mountain King City Council. The fair value of the machine at the time of the donation was estimated to be $1,122,000.

The explanation of the answers is now provided as follows:

Note: See the attached excel file for the journal entry for each of the 3 independent situations.

In the attached excel file, the depreciation for each situation are calculated as follows:

a. Depreciation expense = $61,200*8/12 = $40,800

b. Depreciation expense = $61,200*3/12 = $15,300

c. Depreciation expense = $61,200*7/12 = $35,700

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