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Comprehensive Problem 3 Part 3 50spoiled Baby Corp Sells Baby Bugg

Comprehensive Problem 3 Part 3 50spoiled Baby Corp Sells Baby Bugg

Comprehensive Problem 3: Part 3 50% Spoiled Baby Corp sells baby buggies and has begun an equipment replacement project. You are required to determine the Book Value of each of its fixed assets and make decisions regarding the purchases, trades, and disposition of various assets. Indicate your recommendation and justify your position for each of the following events.

1. SPC purchased a tube extruder on April 3, 2007 for $27,000. It has a useful life of 10 years and a residual value of $4,000. SPC used double declining balance depreciation for this asset. On February 19, 2012 SPC has an offer to sell this unit for $8,000.

2. SPC purchased a winding machine on July 28, 2012 for $21,000. It has a useful life of 6 years or 12,000 hours. It has a residual value of $3,000. SPC is unsure whether to use straight line depreciation or units of production. It anticipates using the equipment approximately 3000 hours each year.

3. SPC purchased a funneling machine on February 9, 2009 for $72,000. It has a useful life of 5 years and a residual value of $12,000. SPC has used straight line depreciation for this equipment. SPC has determined that this equipment no longer meets its needs and has decided to exchange this unit for a new model. The new model has a MSRP of $100,000. On December 28, 2012, SPC will exchange its equipment for the new model and pay $77,000.

4. SPC has a fully depreciated piece of equipment that is no longer used and desires to dispose of it. The equipment cost $10,000. The company has been offered $300 for its parts. What is the journal entry that would record this transaction?

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In this analysis, we evaluate the various fixed asset transactions and decisions faced by Spoiled Baby Corporation (SPC). The assessment involve calculating book values, analyzing depreciation methods, and determining appropriate accounting entries for disposal and exchange activities. Each scenario is examined in detail, providing recommendations grounded in accounting principles and strategic considerations.

Scenario 1: Sale of the Tube Extruder

The extruder purchased in 2007 for $27,000 has a residual value of $4,000 and a useful life of 10 years. Given the double declining balance (DDB) depreciation method employed, depreciation accelerates in the early years, reducing the asset’s book value rapidly. By 2012, approximately five years into the asset’s useful life, its accumulated depreciation can be calculated as follows:

  • Annual DDB rate = 2 / useful life = 20%
  • Depreciation for each year is applied to the book value at the beginning of that year, halting when residual value is reached.

Calculations show that by February 19, 2012, the book value of the extruder is approximately $12,563. This value is found by applying DDB depreciation for the first five years, considering the partial depreciation period in 2012. Since the offer to sell exceeds the net book value and the residual considerations, SPC must evaluate whether to accept this sale based on the current book value of roughly $12,563 versus the offered $8,000. The decision favors retention or further analysis but indicates a loss if the sale proceeds.

Recommendation:

Considering the book value of approximately $12,563 exceeds the offer of $8,000, SPC should negotiate for a higher price or consider holding the extruder. If the company seeks immediate cash flow and the offer is firm, accepting the sale would realize a loss, but it might be justified if the extruder no longer provides enough operational value or efficiency. Alternatively, if the extruder remains functional, continued use or sale at a better price should be considered.

Scenario 2: Winding Machine Depreciation Method Choice

The winding machine, acquired in 2012 for $21,000, has a 6-year lifespan or 12,000 hours, with a residual value of $3,000. The company is debating between straight-line and units-of-production depreciation, estimating annual usage at approximately 3,000 hours.

Using straight-line depreciation:

  • Annual depreciation = (Cost - Residual value) / Useful life = ($21,000 - $3,000) / 6 = $3,000 per year

Using units-of-production:

  • Depreciation per hour = (Cost - Residual value) / Total estimated hours = ($21,000 - $3,000) / 12,000 = $1.50 per hour
  • Annual depreciation based on 3,000 hours = 3,000 * $1.50 = $4,500

Given the estimated usage aligns closer with $4,500 per year, units-of-production provides a more accurate reflection of asset consumption, especially if usage varies significantly each year.

Recommendation:

SPC should adopt the units-of-production method for better matching expenses to actual usage, provided actual hours align with estimates. This approach optimizes financial accuracy and asset management efficiency.

Scenario 3: Exchange of Funnel Machine

The funneling machine was purchased in 2009 for $72,000 with a 5-year useful life and a residual value of $12,000, depreciated using straight-line. By early 2012, the machine is fully depreciated under straight-line depreciation, reaching its residual value in 2014, which indicates over-depreciation. As of December 28, 2012, the accumulated depreciation is approximately $60,000, leaving a book value near $12,000.

The planned exchange involves paying $77,000 for a new model valued at $100,000 MSRP. The decision hinges on assessing whether the book value of the old equipment justifies the exchange, and whether the new equipment enhances operational efficiency. The transaction is recorded as a disposal of the old asset and acquisition of the new asset, recognizing any gain or loss.

Recommendation:

With a book value near residual value, the exchange cost of $77,000 suggests a capitalization cost of approximately $77,000 plus the book value of the old machine. The company should record the new asset at its fair value, pay the difference when necessary, and evaluate potential tax implications on gains or losses.

Scenario 4: Disposition of Fully Depreciated Equipment

The equipment, purchased for $10,000, is fully depreciated and currently valued at zero book value. The offered price for parts is $300, which indicates minimal salvage value.

The journal entry to record the sale of parts involves debiting cash or accounts receivable, crediting the equipment account, and recording any gain or loss. Since equipment at zero book value yields no gain, the entry would be:

Debit: Cash $300


Credit: Equipment $10,000


Debit: Accumulated Depreciation (if any) for full depreciation


Credit: Gain on disposal (likely zero)

Realistically, the entry records the receipt of cash and disposal of assets, recognizing any salvage value, which in this case is minimal.

Conclusion

Overall, SPC’s asset management and transactional decisions should follow sound accounting principles. Accurate depreciation calculations, prudent asset disposal valuations, and strategic recovery from asset exchanges support sustainable financial reporting. The recommendations provided advocate for maximizing asset value realization, appropriate depreciation methods, and transparent financial reporting practices.

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