FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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On March 1, 2022, Newt’s All Things Weasels purchased an automatic weasel groomer, the Weaselmatic, for $62,000 cash. Newt estimated that the machine would have a useful life of 5 years and a resale or residual value of $2,000.
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- Make two T accounts (Machine and
Accumulated Depreciation – Machine) at the top. - Create the
journal entry for the acquisition of the machine. Post to the T accounts - Create the journal entry to record depreciation expense on 12/31/22 and 12/31/23. Post both to the T accounts. NOTE: Show your calculations for depreciation expense.
- What is the book value of the Weaselmatic at 12/31/23? Show your calculation.
- If Newt sold the Weaselmatic on January 1, 2024 for $42,500, how much gain or loss would he record?
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