Journalize Transactions And Update Depreciation For Gran

Journalize the Transactions and Update Depreciation for Grand Company in 2016

At December 31, 2015, Grand Company reported the following as plant assets: Land $4,243,000; Buildings $27,441,000 (less accumulated depreciation $12,217,000); Equipment $48,901,000 (less accumulated depreciation $4,625,000). During 2016, the company engaged in several cash transactions including purchasing land, selling equipment and land, purchasing equipment, and retiring equipment. The company applies straight-line depreciation with estimates of 50 years for buildings and 10 years for equipment, both with no salvage value. The task is to journalize these transactions and update depreciation on disposed or retired assets appropriately.

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Introduction

Grand Company's financial activities in 2016 encompassed purchases, sales, and retirements of plant assets, alongside the necessary depreciation adjustments. Accurate journal entries are essential to reflect these transactions correctly in the company's accounting records, adhering to depreciation methods and asset disposal accounting principles. This report details the journalization of each specified transaction and updates depreciation expenses accordingly.

Journal Entries for 2016 Transactions

April 1: Purchase of Land

The company acquires land costing $2,066,000. Since land is a non-depreciable asset, no depreciation adjustment is necessary. The journal entry records the purchase as follows:

Debit: Land $2,066,000

Credit: Cash $2,066,000

May 1: Sale of Equipment

The equipment sold cost $609,000 on January 1, 2012. First, we need to calculate depreciation accrued until date of sale to determine book value, then record sale and recognize gain or loss. The equipment has a useful life of 10 years with no salvage value, so annual depreciation is:

  • Depreciation expense per year = $609,000 / 10 = $60,900

Depreciation from purchase (January 1, 2012) to sale (May 1, 2016) spans over 4 years and 4 months. Calculate accumulated depreciation:

  • 4 years' depreciation: 4 x $60,900 = $243,600
  • Additional depreciation for 4 months (May – December 2015):
  • Monthly depreciation = $60,900 / 12 = $5,075
  • 4 months' depreciation = 4 x $5,075 = $20,300

Total accumulated depreciation before sale: $243,600 + $20,300 = $263,900.

Book value at sale:

  • Cost: $609,000
  • Less: accumulated depreciation: $263,900
  • Book value: $345,100

Sales price is $365,400, resulting in a gain of $20,300 ($365,400 - $345,100). The journal entry is:

Debit: Cash $365,400

Debit: Accumulated Depreciation - Equipment $263,900


Credit: Equipment $609,000


Credit: Gain on Sale of Equipment $20,300

June 1: Sale of Land

The land originally purchased in 2006 for $397,000 is sold for $1,525,000, which indicates a gain. The book value of land is its historical cost, as land is not depreciated. The journal entry is:

Debit: Cash $1,525,000

Credit: Land $397,000


Credit: Gain on Sale of Land $1,128,000

July 1: Purchase of Equipment

The company acquires equipment costing $2,553,000. No depreciation entry is needed at this purchase. The journal entry is:

Debit: Equipment $2,553,000

Credit: Cash $2,553,000

December 31: Retirement of Equipment

The equipment costing $518,000 purchased on December 31, 2006, is retired. Since it has no salvage value, we need to record accumulated depreciation and eliminate asset and accumulated depreciation accounts.

Depreciation expense before retirement:

  • Useful life: 10 years
  • Annual depreciation: $518,000 / 10 = $51,800
  • Depreciation from December 31, 2006, to December 31, 2015: 9 years x $51,800 = $466,200

Accumulated depreciation at retirement: $466,200.

The journal entry for retirement:

Debit: Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $466,200

Debit: Loss on Retirement of Equipment $51,800


Credit: Equipment $518,000

This adjusts for the depreciation accumulated and recognizes a loss, as the equipment has no salvage value.

Depreciation Updates for Assets Disposed or Retired

Assets sold or retired having accumulated depreciation are adjusted accordingly, ensuring book values reflect these transactions. The depreciation expense for the current year (2016) is calculated for remaining assets, and depreciation for assets disposed of is eliminated against their proceeds or recorded as losses.

Conclusion

In summary, the journal entries reflect purchases, sales, and retirements, with appropriate depreciation adjustments. Proper calculation ensures adherence to the straight-line depreciation method, and gains or losses are recognized on asset disposals. Accurate record-keeping facilitates reliable financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

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