GAINS AND LOSSES ON THE DISPOSAL OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Since the residual values and useful lives of plant asset are only estimates, it is not uncommon for a plant asset to be disposed of at an amount that differs from its book value at the date of disposal. When plant assets are sold, any gain or loss on the disposal is computed by comparing the book value with the amount received from the sale. A sales price in excess of the book value produces a gain: a sales price below the book value produced a loss. These gains or losses, if material in amount, should be shown separately in the income statement following the computation of income from operation, usually in a section titled “other income