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ANDERS COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheets Plant assets 2016 2015 Equipment $245,

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Question

ANDERS COMPANY

Comparative Balance Sheets

Plant assets 2016    2015

Equipment $245,000   $335,000

Accum. Depr.—Equipment  (126,000)   (236,000)

Equipment, net = $119,000 = $99,000

Buildings $445,000   $465,000

Accum. Depr.—Buildings  (139,000)   (324,000)

Buildings, net =$306,000 =$141,000

Refer to the balance sheet data above from Anders Company. During 2016, equipment with a book value of $53,000 and an original cost of $275,000 was sold at a loss of $5,600.


1. How much cash did Anders receive from the sale of equipment?

Cash Recieved from the sale of equipment =

2. How much depreciation expense was recorded on equipment during 2016?

Depreciation Expense =

3. What was the cost of new equipment purchased by Anders during 2016?

Purchase of equipment =

Explanation / Answer

2 Beginning Accumulated Depreciation 236000 Less Depreciation on equipment sold(275000-53000) 222000 + Depreciation expense X Ending Accumulated Depreciation 126000 X = 112000 3 Beg. Equipment 335000 Less Equipment Sold 275000 Plus Equipment purchased X Ending Equipment 245000 X = 185000 1 Book value of equipment sold - dep on equip sold - loss on sale = cash received 275000-220000-5600=47400