Answer:
Purchase:
Equipment Dr $38160
cash Cr $38160
Depreciation:
depreciation exp Dr $4770
allowance for dep Cr $4770
Explanation:
The entry to record the purchase of new equipment on April 1 2018 is as follows:
Purchase:
Equipment Dr $38160
cash Cr $38160
The second entry would be passed in order to record depreciation for the year ended on Dec 31 2018, depreciation of nine months (i.e $530× 9) has to be recorded till Dec 31 2018, the adjusting entry is as follows:
Depreciation:
depreciation exp Dr $4770
allowance for dep Cr $4770