ACCA FA2 LOSS ON DISPOSAL

Fred purchased a new van. The new van cost $100,000 and Fred paid a cheque of $40,000 to the dealer. In addition the dealer accepted an old van in part exchange. The old van had been bought three years ago for $40,000 and had been depreciated by $28,000.

What is the profit or loss on disposal of the old van?

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Cost of new van 100,000
cheque 40,000
Trade in value 60,000
Cost of old van 40,000
Accumulated depreciation 28,000
Carrying value of old van 12,000
Answer 48,000
Note: Positive means Profit and negative means Loss.

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