Monty Corporation owns machinery that cost $26,400 when purchased on July 1, 2017. Depreciation has been recorded at a rate of $3,168 per year, resulting in a balance in accumulated depreciation of $11,088 at December 31, 2020. The machinery is sold on September 1, 2021, for $13,860. Prepare journal entries to (a) update depreciation for 2021 and (b) record the sale.

a

Depreciation Expense $2,112 (debit)

Accumulated Depreciation  $2,112 (credit)

b.

Cash $13,860 (debit)

Accumulated Depreciation $13,200 (debit)

Machinery at Cost $26,400 (credit)

Profit and loss $660 (credit)

Explanation:

a.

2021 Depreciation Expense calculation

Depreciation Expense = $3,168 × 8 /12

                                      = $2,112

Therefore total accumulated depreciation will be :

Accumulated depreciation = $11,088 + $2,112

                                             = $13,200

b.

The following happen when the asset is sold :

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