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March 18, 2022
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Recording fire damages to property

  • March 18, 2022
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Here's my scenario that I need help with. Thank you in advance.

 

We have land valued at $600,000. There was a structure but because it's so broken down, it accounts for $0. Trespassers came and set the structure on fire and the insurance paid out $600,000. Since land itself does not get depreciated, we don't record that. However, there is a balance on the loan of $553,158 with interest accrued up to payment was $1244. The bank refunded us the difference of $45,597.

 

Here's how I have my journal entry written up:

 

Loan Payable - debit $553,158

Interest expense - debit $1,244

Cash - debit $45,597

Fire Damage - Credit $600,000

 

What do I do from this point and what type of account is the Fire Damage (I'm assuming OTHER INCOME). Thanks!

 

Best answer by Rustler

Yes it is other income

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Rustler
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March 18, 2022

Yes it is other income