NNG Enterprises
Level 1

Should I record the insurance claim check as current asset?

I received a check from insurance company for the claim filed. How do i record that
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Rustler
Level 15

Employees and payroll

deposit the check and use either the expense account for the damages or Other Income as the source account for the deposit

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kjst1
Level 1

Employees and payroll

If the repairs have not been completed for an insurance settlement should I record a liability to offset the income?

Rainflurry
Level 15

Employees and payroll

@kjst1 

 

The settlement should be recorded to an other income account called 'Gain from insurance proceeds' at the time of receipt, even if repairs have not been completed.  That income will be offset with expenses when the repairs are made.