Equipment was acquired on July 10 at a cost of $120,000. The equipment was depreciated using the straight-line method based upon an estimated useful life of 8 years and an estimated residual value of $8,000.  Fiscal year is the calendar year. (a) What was the depreciation expense for the first year? (b) Assuming the equipment was sold at the end of the 5 year for $60,000, determine the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment. (c) Journalize the entry for the sale.

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Equipment was acquired on July 10 at a cost of $120,000. The equipment was depreciated using the straight-line method based upon an estimated useful life of 8 years and an estimated residual value of $8,000.  Fiscal year is the calendar year.

(a) What was the depreciation expense for the first year?
(b) Assuming the equipment was sold at the end of the 5 year for $60,000, determine the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment.
(c) Journalize the entry for the sale.
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