A company purchased and installed a machine on January 1 at a total cost of $72,000. Straight-line depreciation was calculated based on the assumption of a five-year life and no residual value. The machine was disposed of on July 1 of the fourth year. The company uses the calendar year.
1. Prepare the general journal entry to update depreciation to July 1 in the fourth year.
2. Prepare the general journal entry to record the disposal of the machine under each of these

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The Answer of A company purchased and installed a machine on January 1 at a total cost of $72,000. Straight-line depreciation was calculated based on the assumption of a five-year life and no residual value. The machine was disposed of on July 1 of the fourth year. The company uses the calendar year.
1. Prepare the general journal entry to update depreciation to July 1 in the fourth year.
2. Prepare the general journal entry to record the disposal of the machine under each of these

A Company Purchased and Installed a Machine on January 1