On August 1, Hyde, Inc. exchanged productive assets with Wiggins, Inc. Hyde’s asset is referred to below as “Asset A,” and Wiggins’ is referred to as “Asset B.” The following facts pertain to these assets.        Asset A    0Asset B0 Original cost   $96,000   $110,000 Accumulated depreciation (to date of exchange)   40,000   47,000 Fair value at date of exchange   60,000   75,000 Cash paid by Hyde, Inc.   15,000     Cash received by Wiggins, Inc.       15,000 Instructions a.    Assuming that the exchange of Assets A and B has commercial substance, record the exchange for both Hyde, Inc. and Wiggins, Inc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. b.    Assuming that the exchange of Assets A and B lacks commercial substance, record the exchange for both Hyde, Inc. and Wiggins, Inc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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On August 1, Hyde, Inc. exchanged productive assets with Wiggins, Inc. Hyde’s asset is referred to below as “Asset A,” and Wiggins’ is referred to as “Asset B.” The following facts pertain to these assets.

 

 
 
 Asset A 
 
0Asset B0
Original cost
 
$96,000
 
$110,000
Accumulated depreciation (to date of exchange)
 
40,000
 
47,000
Fair value at date of exchange
 
60,000
 
75,000
Cash paid by Hyde, Inc.
 
15,000
 
 
Cash received by Wiggins, Inc.
 
 
 
15,000

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a.    Assuming that the exchange of Assets A and B has commercial substance, record the exchange for both Hyde, Inc. and Wiggins, Inc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

b.    Assuming that the exchange of Assets A and B lacks commercial substance, record the exchange for both Hyde, Inc. and Wiggins, Inc. in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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