question archive Texas Company exchanged equipment that cost $66,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for equipment with a fair value of $48,000 and received $12,000 cash

Texas Company exchanged equipment that cost $66,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for equipment with a fair value of $48,000 and received $12,000 cash

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Texas Company exchanged equipment that cost $66,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $30,000 for equipment with a fair value of $48,000 and received $12,000 cash. The exchange lacked commercial substance. The gain to be recognized from the exchange is:

a. $4,800 gain
b. $6,000 gain
c. $18,000 gain
d. $24,000 gain

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Solution: Option a $4,800 gain

Working:

Calculation of gain to be recognized from the exchange:

Particulars

Amount ($)

Cost

66,000

Less: Accumulated depreciation

30,000

Book value

36,000

Fair value (48,000+12,000)

60,000

Gain (60,000-36,000)

24,000

Gain to be recognized = $24,000*(12,000/60,000)

                                      = $4,800