Asked by Jesse Avila on May 05, 2024
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The Cutcut Mower Service owned a truck with an original cost of $75,000 on which there is accumulated depreciation of $55,000. The truck is exchanged for a new truck priced at $90,000 with a trade-in allowance of $12,000 and the balance in cash.
a. The book value of the old truck is ________.
b. The loss on the exchange is ________.
c. The cost basis in the new truck, assuming accounting rules is ________.
Accumulated Depreciation
The total amount of depreciation that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use, reducing its book value on the balance sheet.
Trade-in Allowance
The amount credited to the buyer by the seller for a traded-in asset toward the purchase of a new asset.
Cost Basis
The original value or purchase price of an asset or investment, used to calculate capital gains or losses for tax purposes.
- Gain insight into the accounting policies for asset trade-ins and their effect on the cost basis of the newly acquired asset.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the accounting policies for asset trade-ins and their effect on the cost basis of the newly acquired asset.