Dexter Delivery Services has a December 31, 2014 year end. On January 1, 2014, Dexter has a delivery van with a cost of $35,000 and accumulated depreciation of $12,000. The van was expected to have a residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of 5 years. Dexter uses straight-line depreciation. Dexter plans to replace its delivery van on April 1, 2014 and is considering two alternatives. The Van has a fair Value of $22000. 1. Dexter has been offered $14,000 for the old van. If Dexter accepts this offer, Dexter will then purchase a replacement for $50,000 cash. 2. Trade the old van for a new one. The dealer will allow a $22,000 trade-in allowance which is fair value on the old van, and Dexter will have to pay additional cash of $28,000. Instructions a. Record the required depreciation adjustment on the old van to April 1, 2014. b. Record the disposal of the van under each of the two alternatives. c. Which alternative do you recommend and why?

Dexter Delivery Services has a December 31, 2014 year end. On January 1, 2014, Dexter has a delivery van with a cost of $35,000 and accumulated depreciation of $12,000. The van was expected to have a residual value of $5,000 and a useful life of 5 years. Dexter uses straight-line depreciation. Dexter plans to replace its delivery van on April 1, 2014 and is considering two alternatives. The Van has a fair Value of $22000. 1. Dexter has been offered $14,000 for the old van. If Dexter accepts this offer, Dexter will then purchase a replacement for $50,000 cash. 2. Trade the old van for a new one. The dealer will allow a $22,000 trade-in allowance which is fair value on the old van, and Dexter will have to pay additional cash of $28,000. Instructions a. Record the required depreciation adjustment on the old van to April 1, 2014. b. Record the disposal of the van under each of the two alternatives. c. Which alternative do you recommend and why?

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