ACCA FA2 LOSS ON DISPOSAL
Fred purchased a new van. The new van cost $180,000 and Fred paid a cheque of $72,000 to the dealer. In addition the dealer accepted an old van in part exchange. The old van had been bought three years ago for $80,000 and had been depreciated by $56,000.
What is the profit or loss on disposal of the old van?
Suggested solutions
| $ | |
| Cost of new van | 180,000 |
| cheque | 72,000 |
| Trade in value | 108,000 |
| Cost of old van | 80,000 |
| Accumulated depreciation | 56,000 |
| Carrying value of old van | 24,000 |
| Answer | 84,000 |
To do the same topic again in ACCA FA2 Loss On Disposal
To do another topic in ACCA FA2