Answer:
Explanation:
Before passing the journal entry , first we have to compute the depreciation amount under straight line method.
The formula to compute depreciation expense is shown below:
= [tex]\dfrac{(original\ cost - salvage\ value)}{Number\ of\ years}\[/tex]
= [tex]\dfrac{(\$10,000 - \$1,000) }{5\ years}\\[/tex]
= $1,800
The journal entry is shown below:
Jan 1 Equipment A/c Dr $10,000
To cash $10,000
(Being equipment is purchased)
Jan 31 Depreciation expense A/c Dr $1,800
To Accumulated depreciation $1,800
(Being depreciation expense recorded)