Crazy Jims Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $21,750,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 15,000,000 tons.
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Crazy Jim’s Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $21,750,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 15,000,000 tons. During the current year, 3,600,000 tons were mined and sold.
a. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year.
b. Journalize the adjusting entry to recognize the depletion expense.
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Corporate Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-1133952411
12th edition
Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan E. Duchac
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