Assume that a company sold a delivery van that had been used in the business for three years. Records of the company related to the van reflect the following:
Delivery van cost $42,500
Accumulated Depreciation 25,200
Required:
Prepare the required journal entry to record disposal of the van, assuming the following sales amounts for cash:
$17,300
$20,500
$15,800
Based on the situation above, explain the effects of the disposal of an asset on the company's financial statements.