Prinkle Corporation purchased equipment for $60,000 on January 1, 2016. On
December 31, 2018, the equipment was sold for $28,000. Accumulated Depreciation as
of December 31, 2018 was $31,000.
Calculate gain or loss on the sale.
A) $1,000 gain
B) $1,000 loss
C) $31,000 loss
D) no gain no loss
On April 1, a hardware retailer purchases inventory on account for $1,500. Which of the
following correctly describes the effect of this transaction? Assume a perpetual
inventory system is used.
A) Merchandise Inventory decreases by $1,500 and Accounts Receivable decreases by
$1,500.
B) Merchandise Inventory decreases by $1,500 and Accounts Receivable increases by
$1,500.
C) Merchandise Inventory increases by $1,500 and Accounts Payable decreases by
$1,500.