On 2 January 2015, Gormly Ltd purchased a machine for $165 000. The machine had a useful

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On 2 January 2015, Gormly Ltd purchased a machine for $165 000. The machine had a useful life of 5 years and a residual value of $5000. Straight-line depreciation is used. The machine is to be disposed of on 1 July 2019. Ignore GST. Gormly Ltd balances its accounts on 31 December.


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A.    What entry should be made to record depreciation prior to the disposal?

B.    Prepare journal entries to record the disposal of the machine under each of the following assumptions:

1.    The machine is sold for $80000 cash.

2.    The machine is sold for $48500 cash.

3.    The machine and cash of $120000 are exchanged for a new machine with a cash price of $140000.

4.    The machine was completely destroyed by fire and cash of $45000 was received from the insurance company.

5.    The machine and cash of $140000 are exchanged for a new machine with a cash price of $170000.

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