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Nov 2, 2020 10:09 PM UTC
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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
Rustler
RustlerAnswer
Nov 3, 2020 12:59 PM UTC

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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Rustler
RustlerAnswer
Nov 3, 2020 12:59 PM UTC

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

Oct 4, 2023 11:44 PM UTC

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

Rainflurry
Oct 5, 2023 11:35 AM UTC

@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.