Explanation:
The journal entry is shown below:
Depreciation Expense A/c Dr $1,856
To Accumulated Depreciation - Machinery A/c $1,856
(Being depreciation expense is recorded)
The depreciation expense is calculated for eight months (January - August)
The calculation is shown below:
= $2,784 × 8 months ÷ 12 months
= $1,856