FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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City Taxi Service purchased a new auto to use as a taxi on January 1, Year 1, for $21,500. In addition, City paid sales tax and title fees of $1,020 for the vehicle. The taxi is expected to have a five-year life and a salvage value of $6,940.

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a. Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for Year 1 and Year 2.

b & c. Assume that the taxi was sold on January 1, Year 3, for $18,731. Prepare the general journal entries to record the Year 1 depreciation and sale of the taxi in Year 3.

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Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for Year 1 and Year 2. (Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

|               | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---------------|--------|--------|
| Depreciation expense |        |        |

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Transcribed Image Text:City Taxi Service purchased a new auto to use as a taxi on January 1, Year 1, for $21,500. In addition, City paid sales tax and title fees of $1,020 for the vehicle. The taxi is expected to have a five-year life and a salvage value of $6,940. **Required** a. Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for Year 1 and Year 2. b & c. Assume that the taxi was sold on January 1, Year 3, for $18,731. Prepare the general journal entries to record the Year 1 depreciation and sale of the taxi in Year 3. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. **Tab Section:** - **Req A** - **Req B and C** **Req A:** Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for Year 1 and Year 2. (Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar amount.) | | Year 1 | Year 2 | |---------------|--------|--------| | Depreciation expense | | | Buttons: - < Req A - Req B and C >
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