A review of the books of Lakeshore Electric Co. disclosed that there were five transactions involving gains
Question:
Investigation disclosed the following facts concerning these dealer-to-dealer transactions:
(a) Exchanged a piece of equipment with a $50,000 original cost, $20,000 book value, and $30,000 current market value for a piece of similar equipment owned by Highlite Electric, which had a $60,000 original cost, $10,000 book value, and a $30,000 current market value.
(b) Exchanged a machinecost, $70,000; book value, $10,000; current market value, $40,000for a similar machinemarket value, $35,000and a small amount in cash, $5,000.
(c) Exchanged a buildingcost, $150,000; book value, $40,000; current market value, $30,000for a building with market value of $24,000 plus cash of $6,000.
(d) Exchanged a factory buildingcost, $850,000; book value, $460,000; current market value, $550,000for equipment owned by Romeo Inc. That had an original cost of $900,000, accumulated depreciation of $325,000, and current market value of $550,000.
(e) Exchanged a patentcost, $12,000; book value, $6,000; current market value, $3,000and cash of $1,000 for another patent with market value of $4,000.
Instructions:
Analyze each recorded transaction as to its compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare adjusting journal entries whererequired.
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324592375
17th Edition
Authors: James D. Stice, Earl K. Stice, Fred Skousen