Question - Intelligent Corporation recently acquired new semiconductor assembly equipment to be used in its production process. Intelligent Corporation traded in old semiconductor equipment that had an original cost of $300,000 and accumulated depreciation on the date of the exchange of $225,000. The fair value of the old equipment is $85,000. In addition, Intelligent Corporation signed a promissory note to pay $200,000 in three years plus interest at a market interest rate of 6%.
What is the cost recorded for the new equipment?
What is the gain/(loss) on disposal of the old equipment?