An equipment costing Rs.122,050 was purchased on March 1, 2010. The estimated useful life was 10 years and the salvage value was Rs.2,050 on Jan 1, 2014 the company decided to sale this equipment, because it was no longer required. Cash of Rs.50,000 was received on the sale of this equipment. The company uses straight line method for charging, depreciation expense, and the closing financial accounting year is December 31, each year. Required:                                                                                                                                 Calculate the depreciation expense up-to Dec 31, 2013. Pass adjusting entry

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An equipment costing Rs.122,050 was purchased on March 1, 2010. The estimated useful life was 10 years and the salvage value was Rs.2,050 on Jan 1, 2014 the company decided to sale this equipment, because it was no longer required. Cash of Rs.50,000 was received on the sale of this equipment.

The company uses straight line method for charging, depreciation expense, and the closing financial accounting year is December 31, each year.

Required:                                                                                                                                

  1. Calculate the depreciation expense up-to Dec 31, 2013.
  2. Pass adjusting entry on Jan 1, 2014 for disposal of equipment
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