Motor sales sold its old office furniture for $6,000. the original cost was $16,000, and at the time of sale, accumulated depreciation was $14,000. what is the effect of this transaction?

The effect of this the de-recognition of the asset in the book to the tune of 2,000 in the balance sheet and the recognition of a gain on disposal to the tune of $4,000 in the p/l.

Explanation:

cost  = $16,000

Accumulated depreciation = $14,000

Net book value = $16,000 - $14,000

                          = $2,000

Sales price = $6,000

Gain on disposal = $6,000 - $2,000

                            = $4,000

The effect of this the derecognition of the asset in the book to the tune of 2,000 in the balance sheet and the recognition of a gain on disposal to the tune of $4,000 in the p/l.