Survey Of Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259631122
Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
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Chapter 6, Problem 11E
Events related to the acquisition, use, and disposal of a tangible plant asset: Straight-line
City Taxi Service purchased a new auto to use as a taxi on January 1, 2018, for $36,000. In addition, City paid sales tax and title fees of $1,200 for the vehicle. The taxi is expected to have a five-year life and a salvage value of $4,000.
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a. Using the straight-line method, compute the depreciation expense for 2018 and 2019.
b. Assume the van was sold on January 1, 2020, for $21,000. Determine the amount of gain or loss that would be recognized on the asset disposal.
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