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Victoria_M
Level 2

Fixed Assets Overdepreciated - Correcting JEs

I am cleaning up my client's book. Total Accumulated Depreciation amount is much higher than total Fixed Assets. Incorrect entries posted for the past several years, vehicle, equipment, furniture posted together under one account. They say that all of the assets have been fully depreciated.

What is the best way to correct this? 

Thank you!

 

2 Comments 2
Rustler
Level 15

Fixed Assets Overdepreciated - Correcting JEs

Calculate the amount needed to bring accumulated depreciation equal to the fixed asset amount.

Then a journal entry in that amount

debit accumulated depreciation, credit other income

Rainflurry
Level 15

Fixed Assets Overdepreciated - Correcting JEs

@Victoria_M 

 

Is this just an error in their books or did they file their taxes incorrectly as well?  If it's just an error in their books, the adjusting entries should match their tax return (debit accumulated depreciation, credit depreciation expense).  If they filed their taxes incorrectly, they need to contact their CPA/tax accountant.  

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