Equipment was purchased for $24,000 on January 1, 2016
The equipment's estimated useful life was five years, and its residual value was $4,000. The straight-line method of depreciation was used. Calculate the gain or loss on sale if the equipment is sold for $18,000 on December 31, 2016, the end of the accounting period. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of equipment.
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Cash 18,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment* 4,000
Loss on Disposal 2,000
Equipment 24,000
*Accumulated Depreciation: Asset was held for 1 year
Annual Depreciation: Cost - residual value / useful life
$24,000 - 4,000 / 5 years = $4,000
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