Exchange lacked commercial substance basics


A machine cost $80,000, has annual depreciation expense of $16,000, and has accumulated depreciation of 40,000 on December 31. On April 1,2011 when the machine was fair value of 32,000, it is exchanged for a similar machine with a fair value of 96,000 and the proper aount of cash is paid. The exchange lacked commercial substance. Prepare all entries at 4/1/2010.

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Accounting Basics: Exchange lacked commercial substance basics
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