Respuesta :
If the asset was recorded as having a historical cost of $14,725, then that amount is its initial book value, from which depreciation is subtracted. If the asset had accrued $10,000 in depreciation, then its book value at the time was $4,725. As such, if the asset was disposed with no market value, its disposal will be reflected as a book loss of $4,725.
Answer:
Loss of $4,725 on disposal
Explanation:
Historical cost = $14,725
Accumulated depreciation = $10,000
Carrying amount or net book value is the difference between the historical cost and the accumulated depreciation.
The difference between the carrying amount and the cash received on disposal is what gives the gain/loss on disposal.
Carrying amount = $14,725 - $10,000
= $4,725
Cash received on disposal = 0 (asset was discarded)
Therefore,
Gain/(loss) on disposal = 0 - $4,725
= - $4,725
Loss of $4,725 on disposal.