You are on page 1of 1

PLANT ASSET DISPOSALS —RETIREMENTS

Asset Is Not Fully Depreciated


Asset originally purchased on 1/1/96 is discarded on 1/1/99 and
there is no salvage value.
Equipment Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment
20,000 12/31/96 5,000
12/31/97 5,000
12/31/98 5,000
Bal. 15,000
Book Value = $5,000

Entry:
Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment 15,000
Loss on Disposal 5,000
Equipment 20,000

Copyright 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Weygandt/Principles 5e T T 10–H

You might also like