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When you dispose an asset on or after 1 October 2001 for proceeds that exceed its base cost you get a?

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  1. Calculate the gain or loss on sale of asset.

    Formula:

    Gain (or Loss)=Sale proceeds−Book value of asset\text{Gain (or Loss)} = \text{Sale proceeds} - \text{Book value of asset}

    Book value = Original cost - Accumulated depreciation.

  2. Given sale proceeds < book value.

    Substitute:

    Gain (or Loss)=proceeds−book value<0\text{Gain (or Loss)} = \text{proceeds} - \text{book value} < 0

    Thus, Loss on sale of asset\text{Loss on sale of asset}.

  3. This loss is recorded as "Loss on sale of asset" (or loss on disposal) in the income statement for fixed assets.

    Capital loss applies to investments (e.g., shares). Capital gain would be if proceeds > book value.

    A. Loss on sale of asset

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