FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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### Example: Sale of Equipment and Reporting Gains or Losses

On November 4, 2020, GT Corporation sells a piece of its equipment. GT Corporation had initially purchased the equipment for $350,000. The company had recorded $230,000 in depreciation for this piece of equipment as of the date of sale.

**Scenario Analysis:**

1. **If GT Corporation receives $150,000 cash when they sell the equipment, they will report a _________ on their November 2020 Income Statement.** 
2. **If they instead receive $100,000 cash when they sell the equipment, they will report a _________.**

**Answer Choices:**

- a. $150,000 gain; $100,000 gain.
- b. $80,000 gain; $130,000 loss.
- c. $30,000 loss; $20,000 gain. *(Highlighted Option)*
- d. $30,000 gain; $20,000 loss.

**Correct Analysis:**

- Receiving $150,000 in cash results in a $30,000 loss.
- Receiving $100,000 in cash results in a $20,000 gain.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Example: Sale of Equipment and Reporting Gains or Losses On November 4, 2020, GT Corporation sells a piece of its equipment. GT Corporation had initially purchased the equipment for $350,000. The company had recorded $230,000 in depreciation for this piece of equipment as of the date of sale. **Scenario Analysis:** 1. **If GT Corporation receives $150,000 cash when they sell the equipment, they will report a _________ on their November 2020 Income Statement.** 2. **If they instead receive $100,000 cash when they sell the equipment, they will report a _________.** **Answer Choices:** - a. $150,000 gain; $100,000 gain. - b. $80,000 gain; $130,000 loss. - c. $30,000 loss; $20,000 gain. *(Highlighted Option)* - d. $30,000 gain; $20,000 loss. **Correct Analysis:** - Receiving $150,000 in cash results in a $30,000 loss. - Receiving $100,000 in cash results in a $20,000 gain.
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