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March 13, 2023
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How do I record a 5 yr Horse asset died year two?

  • March 13, 2023
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Horse purchased for 10K

SL depreciation for 5 years.

FIrst depreciation entry was 2k.

Died year two. 

How do I record the ACCUM DEPR as the asset was not fully depreciated.

I have read that the death is recorded as a sale for ZERO.

Supposedly it is not a LOSS in other income.

Can't figure how to get the GJE in balance. 

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October 20, 2024

Credit the cost of horse, debit the accumulated depreciation.  The difference is LOSS ON DISPOSAL (expense or other expense account).