A question during the year to 30th June 20X7, Eugene Ltd sold a non current asset for $36000. It had been acquired three years ago at a cost of $ 180 000. At the date of disposal of the asset, the accumulated depreciation was $138,000. Find profit or loss on depreciation and make journal entries to record the disposal.
Profit or loss = NBV (180,000-138,000) = 42,000 Selling price is $36,000 therefore loss of $6000 on Disposal.
For Journal Entries, Cash received, 36000 is debited, loss on disposal, 6000, debited, Accumulated Depreciation, 138000, debited and asset credited at disposal. 180,000.