The following information was obtained from the accounting records of Macquarie Ltd. Machine A Machine B Acquisition
Question:
The following information was obtained from the accounting records of Macquarie Ltd.
Machine A | Machine B | |
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Acquisition date | 1 April 2022 | 1 May 2022 |
Cost | $38,000 fully paid in cash | $28,800, 50% paid by cash, 50% to be paid in December 2022 |
Residual value | $2,000 | $2,800 |
Useful life | 6 years | 4 years |
Depreciation method | Straight-line | Diminishing-balance |
Requirements:
a) Prepare journal entries at the acquisition date for both Machine A and Machine B. Narrations are not required.
b) Prepare general entries on 30 June 2022 to recognise the depreciation expense, assuming the business recognises depreciation every quarter. Prepare a separate journal entry for each machine. Round depreciation rate and journal entries where appropriate to 2 decimal places.
c) Prepare an extract Balance Sheet to present the carrying amount of Machine A as at 30 June 2022.
d) Calculate the carrying value of Machine B as at 31 December 2022.
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