Question: Complex Computer Ltd. had a December 31 year-end. Complex Computer Ltd. completed the following transactions: 2018 February 01: Paid $3,000,000 plus $100,000 in legal fees,

Complex Computer Ltd. had a December 31 year-end. Complex Computer Ltd. completed the following transactions:

2018

  • February 01: Paid $3,000,000 plus $100,000 in legal fees, pertaining to all assets purchased, to acquire the following assets:

Asset Appraised Value Estimated Useful Life Estimated Residual Value
Land $ 900,000 ___ ___
Building 1,600,000 20 years $ 200,000
Equipment 800,000 10 years 50,000

  • Complex Computer Ltd. used the straight-line amortization method using days as the basis.
  • March 01: Purchased a van for $60,000 cash. Complex Computer Ltd. determined that the estimated useful life of the van was 5 years with no residual value.
  • March 01: Complex Computer Ltd. paid $4,000 cash to paint the company's logo on the van.
  • June 01: Complex Computer Ltd. paid $65,000 cash for annual maintenance work done on the equipment.
  • December 31: Complex Computer Ltd. recorded amortization on its assets.

2019

  • July 01: Complex Computer Ltd. sold the van for $40,000.
  • December 31: Complex Computer Ltd. recorded amortization on its assets.

Required:

  1. Record the above transactions in a general journal. Provide explanations. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar. Complex Computer Ltd. used the straight-line amortization method using days as the basis
  2. Show the balance sheet presentation of the assets at December 31, 2019

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