Answer:
New Equipment $5,800 (debit)
Old Equipment - Accumulated depreciation $9,000 (credit)
Old Equipment at Cost $12,000 (credit)
Gain on echange of Equipment $2,800 (credit)
Explanation:
Accoring to IAS 16 :
If a transaction has a <em>commercial substance</em>,
Acquired Equipment is measured at fair value of asset given up. ( if fair values of acquired and given up asset can be determined reliably)
If fair value of Asset Acquired is more evidentn then Asset acquired is measured at fair value of Asset Acquired.
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New Equipment $5,800 (debit)
Old Equipment - Accumulated depreciation $9,000 (credit)
Old Equipment at Cost $12,000 (credit)
Gain on echange of Equipment $2,800 (credit)