Need step by step help with recording the sale of a fixed asset
I need help with the entire process of recording the sale of a fixed asset. As if I knew absolutely nothing about QuickBooks. From the deposit (the source it should come from) to the general journal entries needed. I am afraid I am going to double the deposit!
Has this asset been fully depreciated? If not, make sure you update the depreciation up until the day of the sale. I would recommend checking with your CPA, but here is a journal entry to record the sale assuming there was no outstanding liability (loan) that was paid off and you sold it for cash:
Debit
Credit
Cash (sale price of the asset)
XXX
Accumulated Depreciation (to clear account)
XXX
Fixed Asset (original cost - to remove from books)
XXX
Gain/Loss to balance (debit if loss/credit if gain)
Need step by step help with recording the sale of a fixed asset
Depreciation does not apply to this item. Do I make a deposit of the cash as normal? In the journal entries, what accounts do I use? I understand the debit/credit scenario, just don't understand the accounts that should accompany the debit/credit.
Account Debit Credit
Cash - The account it was deposited into?
Fixed Asset - storage building?
Gain/Loss - Account it was deposited into?
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