The cost of the oil well = $ 1,832,500
The total barrels of oil it will hold = 160,000 barrels
First, we will calculate the cost of holding 1 barrel.
The cost of holding 1 barrel = Cost of well ÷ Total barrels
The cost of holding 1 barrel = $ 1,832,500 ÷ 160,000 barrels = $ 11.45 per barrel
The barrels sold during the year = 37,000
So, the depletion expense will = 37,000 barrels × $ 11.45
Depletion expense = $ 423,765.63 or $ 423,766
Thus, the Journal entry will be -
Depletion Expense Dr......... $ 423,766
Accumulated Depletion Cr........ $ 423,766.