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A company has a building that it originally bought for $100,000. As of 9/9/2012, there is $40,000 of Accumulated Depreciation on the building. On 9/9/2012, the company sells the building for $50,000.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The journal entry is: Dr. Cash 50,000; Dr. Accumulated Depreciation 40,000; Dr. Loss on Sale 10,000; Cr. Buildings 100,000. Thus, there will be a Loss on Sale of Building of $10,000

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