A Transport Company purchased 5 trucks at the cost of Rs 2,00,000 each on April 1, 2001. The company writes off depreciation @ 20% per annum on original cost and closes its books on December 31st, every year. On October 1, 2003, one of the trucks is involved in an accident and is completely destroyed. The insurance company has agreed to pay Rs 70,000 in full settlement of the claim. On the same date, the company purchased a second-hand truck for Rs 1,00,000 and spent Rs 20,000 on its overhauling. Prepare Truck account and Provision for depreciation account for the three years ended on December 31, 2003. Also, give Truck account if truck disposal account is prepared.

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Solution Dr Truck Account Cr Date Particulars JF AmtRs Date 2001 2001 Apr 1 Bank Ac ... View the full answer