Spa Sources Corporation purchased a machine that had an original cost of $60,000 and an estimated residual value of $10,000. The useful life was expected to be 8 years and straight-line depreciation is used. At the end of 2014, the book value of the machine was $35,000. Spa Sources sold the machine for $32,000 cash on October 1, 2015.
Required:
A. Prepare the journal entry to record depreciation for 2015 up to the date of sale.
B. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the machine.

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The Answer of Spa Sources Corporation purchased a machine that had an original cost of $60,000 and an estimated residual value of $10,000. The useful life was expected to be 8 years and straight-line depreciation is used. At the end of 2014, the book value of the machine was $35,000. Spa Sources sold the machine for $32,000 cash on October 1, 2015.
Required:
A. Prepare the journal entry to record depreciation for 2015 up to the date of sale.
B. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the machine.

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