An asset is purchased on January 1 for $44,700. It is expected to have a useful life of five years after which it will have an expected residual value of $6,000. The company uses the straight-line method. If it is sold for $32,000 exactly two years after it is purchased, the company will record a: Multiple Choice

Gain of $2,780

Explanation:

Calculation to determine what The company will record If it is sold for $32,000 exactly two years after it is purchased

First step is to calculate the Annual depreciation expense using this formula

Annual depreciation expense = (Cost − Residual value) × (1 ÷ Useful life)

Let plug in the formula

Annual depreciation expense = ($44,700 − $6,000) × (1 ÷ 5)

Annual depreciation expense =$38,700× (1 ÷ 5)

Annual depreciation expense =$ 7,740

Second step is to calculate the Accumulated depreciation using this formula

Accumulated depreciation = Year 1 depreciation expense + Year 2 depreciation expense

Let plug in the formula

Accumulated depreciation = $7,740 +$7,740

Accumulated depreciation = $15,480

Now let calculate the Gain (loss) on disposal

Using this formula

Gain (loss) on disposal = Proceeds from sale − (Cost − Accumulated Depreciation at time of sale)

Let plug in the formula

Gain (loss) on disposal = $32,000 − ($44,700 − $15,480)

Gain (loss) on disposal =$32,000-$29,220

Gain (loss) on disposal=$2,780

Therefore If it is sold for $32,000 exactly two years after it is purchased, the company will record a GAIN of $2,780