On 1 January 20X6, Gardenbugs Co received a $30,000 government grant relating to equipment which cost $90,000 and had a useful life of six years. The grant was netted off against the cost of the equipment. On 1 January 20X7, when the equipment had a carrying amount of $50,000, its use was changed so that it was no longer being used in accordance with the grant. This meant the grant needed to be repaid in full, but by 31 December 20X7 this had not yet been done.

Which journal entry is required to reflect the correct accounting treatment of the government grant and the equipment in the financial statements of Gardenbugs Co for the year ended 31 December 20X7?

A Dr Property, plant and equipment Dr Depreciation expense Cr Liability B Dr Property, plant and equipment Dr Depreciation expense Cr Liability C Dr Property, plant and equipment Dr Depreciation expense Dr Retained earnings Cr Liability D Dr Property, plant and equipment Dr Depreciation expense Cr Liability $10,000 $20,000 $15,000 $15,000 $10,000 $15,000 $5,000 $20,000 $10,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000