Question 1

Emerald Corp. purchased equipment for $240,000 on January 1, Year 1. The equipment has a 5-year useful life with no salvage value. On January 1, Year 3, Emerald sells the equipment for $130,000.

What gain or loss should Emerald recognize on the sale?

Accepted Answer

Calculate book value at sale date (original cost minus accumulated depreciation), then compare to sale proceeds. If proceeds < book value, it's a loss; if proceeds > book value, it's a gain.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this CPA question?

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Using original cost instead of book value, not calculating accumulated depreciation correctly, or getting the gain/loss direction wrong

Emerald Corp. purchased equipment for $240,000 on January 1, Year 1. The equipment has a 5-year useful life with no salvage value. On January 1, Year 3, Emerald sells the equipment for $130,000.<br/><br/>What gain or loss should Emerald recognize on the sale?

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