The double entry system requires two entries for each transaction: a debit and a credit. Any purchases, such as raw materials or assets, as well as any payments from customers, must all be recorded in two places in the ledger under this system.
Here's how to journalize the transaction. Step 1: Identify the Disposed Asset – ... Step 2: Calculate the Carrying Value – ... Step 3: Record the Disposal Date – ... Step 4: Adjust Accumulated Depreciation – ... Step 5: Update Fixed Asset Account – ... Step 6: Calculate Gain/Loss on Disposal – ... Step 7: Record Gain/Loss –