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26 April, 14:02

On December 31, 2010, Faital Company acquired a computer from Plato Corporation by issuing a $600,000 zero-interest-bearing note, payable in full on December 31, 2014. Faital Company's credit rating permits it to borrow funds from its several lines of credit at 10%. The computer is expected to have a 5-year life and a $70,000 salvage value.

(a) Prepare the journal entry for the purchase on December 31, 2010.

(b) Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation (use straight-line) and amortization (use effective-interest method) on December 31, 2011.

(c) Prepare any necessary adjusting entries relative to depreciation and amortization on December 31, 2012.

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  1. 26 April, 14:27
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    Journal Entry to record the transaction

    Dr. Cr.

    (a) Dec 31, 2010

    Computer $600,000

    Note payable $600,000

    (b) Dec 31, 2011

    Depreciation Expense $106,000

    Accumulated Depreciation $106,000

    (b) Dec 31, 2012

    Depreciation Expense $106,000

    Accumulated Depreciation $106,000

    Explanation:

    Depreciation = ($600,000 - $70,000) / 5 = $106,000
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